802.1X


The Port Authentication function establishes security between ports.


Enable 802.1X
Enables or disables 802.1X function.


Status
Enables or disables port authentication.  Enabled checked means these ports should be authorized by a RADIUS server to forward traffic. No traffic is forwarded if it is unauthorized. Otherwise, no authentication process is required for those ports; all traffic could be forwarded normally.


Client MAC Address
Displays the last client in the MAC address who send out the EAPOL control frame of the port.


Authorization
Displays the authentication status of an enabled port.

  In Progress  Indicates that the authentication is still in progress. Traffic is not forwarded before authentication is verified.

  N/A   means no authentication required.