IEEE 802.1X

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IEEE 802.1X is a network access control standard that provides port-based authentication for devices connecting to wired and wireless LANs, commonly used with RADIUS and 802.11 Wi‑Fi security.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf IEEE 802 standard
network access control standard
port-based network access control protocol
appliesTo wired LANs
wireless LANs
category authentication protocol
computer network security
controls network port access
defines port-based network access control
enables policy‑based network access control
role‑based network access
encapsulates EAP over LAN
EAPOL
firstPublishedBy IEEE 802.1 working group
improves network security
operatesAtLayer data link layer
partOfSeries IEEE 802
prevents unauthorized network access
relatedTo IEEE 802.11i
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
requires 802.1X‑capable switch or access point
authentication server
standardizedBy IEEE
supports EAP
device authentication
dynamic key distribution
mutual authentication
per‑user encryption keys
user authentication
usedFor 802.11i security
VPN access control
campus network access control
enterprise Wi‑Fi authentication
usedIn WPA2‑Enterprise
WPA3‑Enterprise
WPA‑Enterprise
usedWith IEEE 802.11
RADIUS
Wi‑Fi security
usesConcept authentication server
authenticator
supplicant
usesProtocol Diameter
RADIUS


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