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Configuring AAA for Network Users 403
Nortel WLAN Security Switch 2300 Series Configuration Guide
Authentication Algorithm
WSS Software can try more than one of the authentication types described in “Authentication Types” to authenticate a
user. WSS Software tries 802.1X first. If the user’s NIC supports 802.1X but fails authentication, WSS Software denies
access. Otherwise, WSS Software tries MAC authentication next. If MAC authentication is successful, WSS Software
grants access to the user. Otherwise, WSS Software tries the fallthru authentication type specified for the SSID or wired
authentication port. The fallthru authentication type can be one of the following:
•Web
Last-resort
None
Web and last-resort are described in “Authentication Types”. None means the user is automatically denied access. The
fallthru authentication type for wireless access is associated with the SSID (through a service profile). The fallthru
authentication type for wired authentication access is specified with the wired authentication port. (For information