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350-701 Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps to configure 802.1X…
Drag and drop the steps to configure 802.1X port-based authentication on a Cisco switch in the correct order.
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Configure AAA and RADIUS, then configure authentication list, then enable 802.1X globally, then enable 802.1X on the interface.
AAA and RADIUS must be configured first, then the authentication list, global 802.1X enable, and finally interface-level enable.
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Configure AAA and RADIUS, then configure authentication list, then enable 802.1X globally, then enable 802.1X on the interface.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because AAA and RADIUS must be configured first to provide authentication services, followed by the authentication list to define the method, then global 802.1X enablement, and finally interface-level enablement to apply the feature.
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Configure AAA and RADIUS, then enable 802.1X globally, then configure authentication list, then enable 802.1X on the interface.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the authentication list must be configured before enabling 802.1X globally; otherwise, the global enable command may fail or use default settings that are not intended.
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Configure authentication list, then configure AAA and RADIUS, then enable 802.1X globally, then enable 802.1X on the interface.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because AAA and RADIUS must be configured first to define the authentication server before the authentication list can reference it; doing it in reverse order will cause errors.
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Configure AAA and RADIUS, then enable 802.1X globally, then enable 802.1X on the interface, then configure authentication list.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the authentication list must be configured before enabling 802.1X on the interface; without it, the interface will use a default method list that may not exist or be incorrect.
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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