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CCNP Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps of the 802.1X/EAP…
Drag and drop the steps of the 802.1X/EAP authentication process for a wireless client into the correct order, from first to last.
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Client sends EAPoL-Start to AP
The correct order is: 1. Client sends EAPoL-Start to the AP (A). 2. AP sends EAP-Request Identity (B). 3. Client sends EAP-Response Identity (C). 4. RADIUS sends EAP-Request credentials (D). 5. Client sends EAP-Response credentials (E). This sequence is standard for 802.1X/EAP wireless authentication.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Client sends EAPoL-Start to AP
Why this is correct
Correct first step. The client initiates the 802.1X process by sending an EAPoL-Start frame to the access point.
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AP sends EAP-Request Identity
Why this is correct
Correct second step. The AP responds by sending an EAP-Request Identity frame to request the client's identity.
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Client sends EAP-Response Identity
Why this is correct
Correct third step. The client sends its identity in an EAP-Response Identity frame to the AP, which forwards it to the RADIUS server.
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RADIUS sends EAP-Request credentials
Why this is correct
Correct fourth step. The RADIUS server sends an EAP-Request for credentials (such as a password) to the client via the AP.
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Client sends EAP-Response credentials
Why this is correct
Correct fifth step. The client sends its credentials in an EAP-Response to the RADIUS server via the AP.
Quick reference
AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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