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802.1X Authentication is a protocol that provides network access control by authenticating and authorizing devices trying to connect to a network.
802 1X Authentication Definition: 802.1X Authentication is a protocol that provides network access control by authenticating and authorizing devices trying to connect to a network.
802.1X Authentication is an IEEE standard that provides port-based network access control, authenticating devices attempting to connect to a network before granting access. It requires users or devices to provide credentials, such as username and password, and verifies this information with an authentication server. If the credentials are valid, the device is allowed access to the network; if not, access is denied. This helps organizations ensure that only authorized users and devices can access their network resources.
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