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IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Authentication
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Data Link Layer — Security & VPN
Protocol Overview
Full Name
IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Authentication
Abbreviation
802.1X
OSI Layer
Data Link Layer
Category
Security & VPN
About 802.1X
IEEE standard for port-based network access control. Authenticates devices before allowing LAN access using EAP messages between supplicant, authenticator, and RADIUS server.
Data Link Layer
Security & VPN