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Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 10 Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Understanding IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
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Device Roles
With IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication, the devices in the network have specific roles as shown in
Figure 10-1
IEEE 802.1x Device Roles
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Client—the device (workstation) that requests access to the LAN and switch services and responds
to requests from the switch. The workstation must be running IEEE 802.1x-compliant client
software such as that offered in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. (The client is the
supplicant in the IEEE 802.1x standard.)
to requests from the switch. The workstation must be running IEEE 802.1x-compliant client
software such as that offered in the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. (The client is the
supplicant in the IEEE 802.1x standard.)
Note
To resolve Windows XP network connectivity and IEEE 802.1x authentication issues, read
the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at this URL:
the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at this URL:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q303/5/97.ASP
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Workstations
(clients)
Authentication
server
(RADIUS)