Port Authentication
Optical LAN ONTs support 802.1x port-based access control via a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server in the management network. This allows the network provider to authenticate the customer premises equipment (CPE) on a subscriber port before allowing traffic between the subscriber and the network.
In addition, several Dynamic Authorization Client IPs and hostnames representing DAC servers are allowed (4 DAC servers) in the Port Authentication configuration dialog if the Change of Authorization (CoA) option is utilized in the Ethernet Port Profile using the RADIUS tab.
Use the following procedure to enable 802.1x port-based control for Ethernet Line Port(s), and to, alternately, specify RADIUS server(s):
- In the Common Tree, right-click the OLT, and select Protocol, then Port Authentication. The Port Authentication dialog displays.
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Note: This feature is for Administrative usage only.