Configuration Guide Vol. 2

5.3.1 Authentication unit at the time of setting

Layer 2 authentication can be configured on the basis of physical ports or VLANs. The unit of authentication depends on the Layer 2 authentication functionality and authentication mode you select.

The following table describes the combinations of Layer 2 authentication functionality and authentication modes applicable to each unit of authentication.

Table 5-9: Layer 2 authentication functionality and authentication mode for each authentication unit

Authentication unit

Layer 2 authentication functionality and mode

Physical ports

  • IEEE 802.1X (port-based authentication)

  • Web authentication (fixed VLAN mode)

  • Web authentication (dynamic VLAN mode)

  • MAC-based authentication (fixed VLAN mode)

  • MAC-based authentication (dynamic VLAN mode)

VLAN

  • IEEE 802.1X (VLAN-based authentication (static))

  • IEEE 802.1X (VLAN-based authentication [dynamic])

  • Web authentication (legacy mode)

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