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3. Configure an authentication method. Options include 802.1X, Web authentication, and MAC
authentication. (You can configure 802.1X and either Web or MAC authentication to operate
simultaneously on the same ports.)
802.1X Option:
Syntax: aaa port-access authenticator < port-list >
aaa authentication port-access chap-radius
aaa port-access authenticator active
These commands configure 802.1X port-based access control on the switch, and activates
this feature on the specified ports. For more on 802.1X configuration and operation, refer to
the chapter titled “Configuring Port-Based and Client-Based Access Control” in the Access
Security Guide for your switch.
MAC Authentication Option:
Syntax: aaa port-access mac-based < port-list >
This command configures MAC authentication on the switch and activates this feature on
the specified ports. For more on MAC authentication, refer to the chapter titled “Web and
MAC Authentication” in the Access Security Guide for your switch.
Web Authentication Option:
Syntax: aaa port-access web-based < port-list >
This command configures Web authentication on the switch and activates this feature on the
specified ports. For more on Web authentication, refer to the chapter titled “Web and MAC
Authentication” in the Access Security Guide for your switch.
