300-430 Question 314
Select 3A network administrator is configuring access point authentication for a new deployment. The requirement is to use 802.1X to ensure secure authentication between the access points and the switch they connect to. Which of the following configurations must be implemented to meet this requirement?
- A
Enable 802.1X on the switch port connected to the access point
- B
Configure the access point to use MAC-based authentication
- C
Specify a RADIUS server on the switch for 802.1X authentication
- D
Configure the access point to operate in Local Mode
- E
Install a digital certificate on the access point for 802.1X authentication
- F
Enable PortFast on the switch port connected to the access point
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Correct answers: A, C, E
Explanation
To implement access point authentication using 802.1X, the switch port must be configured to enforce 802.1X, a RADIUS server must be specified for authentication, and the access point may need a digital certificate for mutual authentication. These configurations ensure secure, identity-based authentication between the access point and the network.
- A. Correct.
802.1X must be enabled on the switch port to enforce authentication of the connected access point.
- B. Incorrect.
MAC-based authentication is not used when 802.1X is implemented; it is a separate authentication method.
- C. Correct.
A RADIUS server must be specified on the switch as it is responsible for handling the 802.1X authentication requests.
- D. Incorrect.
Local Mode relates to how the access point handles traffic but does not impact 802.1X authentication.
- E. Correct.
A digital certificate on the access point may be required for mutual authentication in an 802.1X setup.
- F. Incorrect.
PortFast is used to reduce STP convergence times but is unrelated to 802.1X authentication.