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- EX Series
- Understanding Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Server Fail Fallback and Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Guest VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Dynamic VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Example: Setting Up Captive Portal Authentication on an EX Series Switch
Authentication Process Flow for EX Series Switches
You can control access to your network through an EX Series switch by using several different authentication methods—including 802.1X, MAC RADIUS, or captive portal.
Figure 1 illustrates the authentication process:
Figure 1: Authentication Process Flow for an EX Series Switch

Related Documentation
- EX Series
- Understanding Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Server Fail Fallback and Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Guest VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Dynamic VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Example: Setting Up Captive Portal Authentication on an EX Series Switch
Published: 2012-12-06
Supported Platforms
Related Documentation
- EX Series
- Understanding Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Server Fail Fallback and Authentication on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Guest VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Understanding Dynamic VLANs for 802.1X on EX Series Switches
- Example: Setting Up Captive Portal Authentication on an EX Series Switch