Authentication modes

Authentication mode

Working mechanism

bypass (the default)

Does not perform authentication.

dot1x

Performs 802.1X authentication only.

mac

Performs MAC authentication only.

mac-or-dot1x

Performs MAC authentication first, and then 802.1X authentication. If the client passes MAC authentication, 802.1X authentication is not performed.

dot1x-or-mac

Performs 802.1X authentication first, and then MAC authentication. If the client passes 802.1X authentication, MAC authentication is not performed.

oui-or-dot1x

Performs OUI authentication first, and then 802.1X authentication. If the client passes OUI authentication, 802.1X authentication is not performed.