802.1x configuration and limitations

Configuration of 802.1x network access control on the router consists of two parts:

  • Generic parameters, which are configured under config>security>dot1x

  • Port-specific parameters, which are configured under config>port>ethernet>dot1x

801.x authentication:

  • Provides access to the port for any device, even if only a single client has been authenticated.

  • Can only be used to gain access to a predefined Service Access Point (SAP). It is not possible to dynamically select a service (such as a VPLS service) depending on the 802.1x authentication information.