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Question 25 Discussion

Which two statements about 802.1X authentication on FortiSwitch ports are true? (Choose two answers)

  • A. In port-based 802.1x, all hosts behind an authenticated port are allowed access after a successful authentication.
  • B. A port policy is used to apply 802.1x authentication on a FortiSwitch interface.
  • C. 802.1X authentication can be applied only to trunk ports and not access ports.
  • D. All devices connecting to FortiSwitch must support 802.1X authentication.
Correct Answer: A,B

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javaughn Bryan 2025-12-10 21:03:40

Selected Answers: A, B


A&B are absolutely correct. C and D are just incorrect.

A. In port-based 802.1X, all hosts behind an authenticated port are allowed access after a successful authentication:
True. Port-based 802.1X is one auth unlocks the door. Once a device successfully authenticates, the entire port is authorized, and anything behind it can pass traffic. That’s straight from how port-based mode works.

B. A port policy is used to apply 802.1X authentication on a FortiSwitch interface:
True. On FortiSwitch, 802.1X isn’t slapped directly onto the interface. You enable it through a port policy, which can include 802.1X, MAC auth, guest VLAN behavior, etc.

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