Netgear XSM4324FS Software Administration Manual Software Version 12.x - Page 381

M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches Configure a Dot1x-MAB Authentication Method List with Dot1x-MAB Priority Note: This section describes how to configure the authentication order and priority. For information about configuring the dot1x authentication method, which is also referred to as 802.1x port security, see 802.1x Port Security on page 327. In this example, the authentication manager first selects dot1x as the authentication method. If dot1x authentication is successful, the client is authenticated. If the client is not enabled, dot1x and dot1x authentication time out, and the authentication manager selects MAB as the next authentication method. If MAB authentication is successful, the client is authenticated. If MAB authentication fails, the port is placed in the unauthorized state and the authentication manager starts a timer. When the timer expires, the authentication manager restarts the authentication process with dot1x authentication. Authentication manager (Select the authentication method) Selected Failed Dot1x Selected Failed MAB Succeeded Port is authorized Succeeded Port is unauthorized Figure 41. Dot1x, MAB, and captive portal authentication method list with default priority Security Management 381 Software Administration Manual