Assign an Ethernet Port Profile

An Ethernet port profile lets you manage a variety of features such as port status (on or off), port usage (bridge access, bridge 802.1Q, or uplink), wired connectivity, and MAC authentication.

Use this task to assign a port profile to device ports.

  1. Go to Configure > Common Objects > Policy > AP Template.
  2. Select an existing AP Template, and then select Edit, or select Add to create a new template.
  3. To assign an existing port profile, select one or more Ethernet ports on the AP template graphic.
    1. Select Assign.
    2. Select Choose Existing.
    3. Choose any of the options from the Port Type Assignment list, and select Save.
  4. To create a new port profile, select Create New.
    1. Type a Port Name for the port type.
    2. Optional: Type a Description for the port profile.
    3. Select the Port Usage type:
      • Uplink Port: Use to connect the AP to the WAN.
      • Access Port: Use for an AP in client access mode, connected to a forwarding device like a switch that supports multiple VLANs.
      • Trunk Port: Use to connect the AP in bridge mode to a forwarding device, such as a switch that supports multiple VLANs.
  5. For Wired Connectivity, enable User Authentication.
  6. See Configure an External RADIUS Server if you are not selecting an existing RADIUS Server Group.
  7. Enable MAC Authentication, see Configure MAC Authentication.
  8. For QoS Settings, see Configure Marker Maps.
  9. For User Access Settings, to add a new User Profile, see Add a User Profile.
  10. For Traffic Filter Management, see Configure Traffic Filters.
  11. For Port Settings, see Configure LLDP and CDP.
  12. For STP Settings, see Configure STP Settings.
  13. For Storm Control Settings, see Configure Storm Control.

Continue configuring the AP template.

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