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### Key Features of 802.1X:
# Key Features of 802.1X:
- **Authentication**: It uses the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) over LAN (EAPOL) to authenticate devices.
- **RADIUS Server**: Typically, 802.1X authentication involves three parties: a supplicant (client device), an authenticator (network switch or wireless access point), and an authentication server (usually a RADIUS server).
- **Dynamic VLAN Assignment**: Post-authentication, it can assign devices to specific VLANs based on policies.
802.1X is a network access control protocol that is part of the IEEE 802.1 group of networking protocols. It provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs (WLANs) and wired Ethernet networks, offering a means to control and secure network access at the point of entry. Let's dive into its technical aspects and the standards it encompasses.
## Technical Overview of 802.1X
# Technical Overview of 802.1X
1. **Components**:
- **Supplicant**: The client device seeking access to the network.