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Chapter 16 Port Authentication
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request to a RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates whether this client is
allowed access to the port.
Figure 62 IEEE 802.1x Authentication Process
16.1.2 MAC Authentication
MAC authentication works in a very similar way to IEEE 802.1x authentication.
The main difference is that the Switch does not prompt the client for login
credentials. The login credentials are based on the source MAC address of the
New Connection
Authentication Request
Authentication Reply
1
4
5
Login Credentials
Login Info Request
3
2
Session Granted/Denied