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Figure 6 - 21. Authenticator

Client

The Client is simply the endstation that wishes to gain access to the LAN or switch services. All end stations must be running

software that is compliant with the 802.1X protocol. For users running Windows XP and Windows Vista, that software is included

within the operating system. All other users are required to attain 802.1X client software from an outside source. The Client will

request access to the LAN and or Switch through EAPOL packets and, in turn will respond to requests from the Switch.

Figure 6 - 22. Client

Authentication Process

Utilizing the three roles stated above, the 802.1X protocol provides a stable and secure way of authorizing and authenticating

users attempting to access the network. Only EAPOL traffic is allowed to pass through the specified port before a successful

authentication is made. This port is “locked” until the point when a Client with the correct username and password (and MAC

address if 802.1X is enabled by MAC address) is granted access and therefore successfully “unlocks” the port. Once unlocked,

normal traffic is allowed to pass through the port. The following figure displays a more detailed explanation of how the

authentication process is completed between the three roles stated above.

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