ZyXEL Communications MES-3728 - MAC Authentication

Chapter 16 Port Authentication
MES-3728 User’s Guide
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Figure 72 IEEE 802.1x Authentication Process
16.1.2 MAC Authentication
MAC authentication works in a very similar way to IEEE 802.1x authentication. The main
difference is that the Switch does not prompt the client for login credentials. The login
credentials are based on the source MAC address of the client connecting to a port on the
Switch along with a password configured specifically for MAC authentication on the Switch.
Figure 73 MAC Authentication Process
New Connection
Authentication Request
Authentication Reply
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Login Credentials
Login Info Request
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Session Granted/Denied
New Connection
Authentication Request
Authentication Reply
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Session Granted/Denied