802.1x Configuration and Limitations
Configuration of 802.1x network access control on the router consists of two parts:
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801.x authentication:
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Generic parameters, which are configured under config>security>dot1x
Port-specific parameters, which are configured under config>port>ethernet>dot1x
Provides access to the port for any device, even if only a single client has been
authenticated.
Can only be used to gain access to a pre-defined Service Access Point (SAP). It is not
possible to dynamically select a service (such as a VPLS service) depending on the 802.1x
authentication information.
Only supported on untagged Ethernet ports. (config>port>ethernet# encap-type null);
Only supported on access ports. (config>port>ethernet# mode access).
Interface Configuration
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