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Chapter 18 Port Authentication
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credentials, the Switch sends an authentication request to a RADIUS server. The
RADIUS server validates whether this client is allowed access to the port.
Figure 83 IEEE 802.1x Authentication Process
18.1.2 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
Access Request
Authentication Reply
1
8
9
Challenge Response
7
6
Session Granted/Denied
Login Credentials
Identity Request
3
2
Authentication Request
Access Challenge
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5
Challenge Request