802.1X user-based access control

802.1X operation with access control on a per-user basis provides client-level security that allows LAN access to individual 802.1X clients (up to 32 per port), where each client gains access to the LAN by entering valid user credentials. This operation improves security by opening a given port only to individually authenticated clients, while simultaneously blocking access to the same port for clients that cannot be authenticated. All sessions must use the same untagged VLAN. Also, an authenticated client can use any tagged VLAN memberships statically configured on the port, provided the client is configured to use the tagged VLAN memberships available on the port. Note: The session total includes any sessions begun by the Web Authentication or MAC Authentication features covered in Option for authenticator ports: configure port-security to allow only 802.1X-authenticated devices.