3-71Configuring LDBIf your switch is not enabled with an advanced authentication method, like RADIUS, for authentication,you can use the local database (LDB) feature to perform local authentication (port-basedauthentication).After the switch is enabled with the LDB feature and related access rights areconfigured, a user trying to access an address through the switch will be authenticated. After successfulauthentication, the switch allows the user to use the corresponding port. Otherwise, the port is blocked.Configuring LDB ParametersOn this page, you can enable or disable the LDB feature and configure the global LDB parameters.Click Security > LDB > Setup. The LDB Setup Page opens.Figure 3-76 Configure LDB parametersTable 3-60 LDB parameter descriptionItem DescriptionPort Based AuthenticationStateEnable/disable port-based authentication globally.Disabled by default.Note:z The enabled LDB feature is effective on a port only after this itemis enabled.z After successful authentication, the port is in Normal state.Reauthentication TimesSet the maximum number of authentication attempts.3 by defaultNote:If the number of authentication attempts reaches the preset valuebut the authentication still fails, the port connected to the userenters the Sleep state for a period (sleep period).
