Nortel Networks 2300 manual Authentication Algorithm

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Authentication Algorithm

WSS Software can try more than one of the authentication types described in “Authentication Types” to authenticate a user. WSS Software tries 802.1X first. If the user’s NIC supports 802.1X but fails authentication, WSS Software denies access. Otherwise, WSS Software tries MAC authentication next. If MAC authentication is successful, WSS Software grants access to the user. Otherwise, WSS Software tries the fallthru authentication type specified for the SSID or wired authentication port. The fallthru authentication type can be one of the following:

•Web

•Last-resort

•None

Web and last-resort are described in “Authentication Types”. None means the user is automatically denied access. The fallthru authentication type for wireless access is associated with the SSID (through a service profile). The fallthru authentication type for wired authentication access is specified with the wired authentication port. (For information

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