Profile Wired 802.1X Configuration

About this task

802.1X provides administrators secure, identity based access control as another data protection option to utilize with a device profile.

802.1X is an IEEE standard for media-level (Layer 2) access control, providing the capability to permit or deny connectivity based on user or device identity.

Procedure

  1. Select Configuration → Devices → System Profile → Wired 802.1x from the web UI.
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    Device Configuration - System Profile - Wired 802.1X screen
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  2. Review the Wired 802.1x Settings area to configure the following parameters:

    Dot1x Authentication Control

    Select this option to globally enable 802.1x authentication. 802.1x authentication is disabled by default.
    Dot1x AAA Policy

    Select a AAA policy to associate with wired 802.1x traffic. If a suitable AAA policy does not exist, click the Create icon to create a new policy or the Edit icon to modify an existing policy.

    Dot1x Guest VLAN Control

    Select this option to globally enable 802.1x guest VLANs for the selected device. This setting is disabled by default.

    MAC Authentication AAA Policy

    Select a AAA authentication policy for MAC address authentication. If a suitable MAC AAA policy does not exist, click the Create icon to create a new policy or the Edit icon to modify an existing policy.
  3. Click OK to save the changes made to the 802.1x configuration.
    Click Reset to revert to the last saved configuration.
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