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Moxa’s Managed Switch Next Generation OS (v3.x) User Manual
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software to run on the client that offers credentials to the authenticator. Network administrators usually use
an Ethernet switch or wireless access point as the authenticator, and running software supporting RADIUS
and EAP protocols in the authentication server.
The authenticator serves as a security guard to a protected network. The supplicant is not allowed access
through the authenticator to the protected side of the network unless the supplicant’s identity has been
validated and authorized. With 802.1X port-based authentication, the supplicant provides credentials, such
as user name/password or digital certificate, to the authenticator, and the authenticator transmits the
credentials to the authentication server for verification. If the authentication server approves the credentials
as valid, the supplicant (client device) is allowed to access resources located on the protected side of the
network.
IEEE 802.1X Settings
Click IEEE802.1X on the menu and then select the General tab.
Configure the following settings.
IEEE 802.1X
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Enabled
Enable IEEE 802.1X.
Disabled
Disabled
Disable IEEE 802.1X.
Authentication Mode
Setting
Description
Factory Default
Local Database
Use the local database as the authentication mode.
Local Database
RADIUS
Use the RADIUS as the authentication mode.
When finished, click APPLY to save your changes.
To configure the IEEE 802.1X settings for the specific port, click the edit icon on the port.