Access control methods
Hewlett Packard Enterprise implements port-based access control as defined in the 802.1X protocol, and extends the protocol to support MAC-based access control.
Port-based access control—Once an 802.1X user passes authentication on a port, any subsequent user can access the network through the port without authentication. When the authenticated user logs off, all other users are logged off.
MAC-based access control—Each user is separately authenticated on a port. When a user logs off, no other online users are affected.