D-Link xStack DES-6500 User Manual - Pae System Control
xStack DES-6500 Modular Layer 3 Chassis Ethernet Switch User Manual
PAE System Control
Existing 802.1x port and MAC settings are displayed and can be configured using the windows below.
Port Capability
Click
Port Access Entity > PAE System Control > 802.1x Capability Settings
to view the following window:
Figure 6- 99. 802.1x Capability Settings and Table window
To set up the Switch's 802.1x port-based authentication, select the switch in the switch stack by using the
Unit
pull-down
menu and then select which ports are to be configured in the
From
and
To
fields. Next, enable the ports by selecting
Authenticator
from the drop-down menu under
Capability
. Click
Apply
allow changes to take effect.
Configure the following 802.1x capability settings:
Parameter Description
Unit
Choose the Switch ID number of the line card in the switch stack to be modified.
From and To
Ports being configured for 802.1x settings.
Capability
Two role choices can be selected:
Authenticator
- A user must pass the authentication process to gain access to the
network.
None
- The port will not be controlled by the 802.1x functions.
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