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User’s Manual of
4.10.1 Understanding IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Authentication
The IEEE 802.1X standard defines a
Until the client is authenticated, 802.1X access control allows only Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN (EAPOL) traffic through the port to which the client is connected. After authentication is successful, normal traffic can pass through the port.
This section includes this conceptual information:
•Device Roles
•Authentication Initiation and Message Exchange
•Ports in Authorized and Unauthorized States
Device Roles
With 802.1X
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