Which 802.1X term is used to describe the device that is responsible for relaying 802.1X responses?

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Which 802.1X term is used to describe the device that is responsible for relaying 802.1X responses?

  • Authenticator
  • Authentication server
  • Client
  • Supplicant

Explanation: A switch or wireless access point are 802.1X authenticators in between the client and the authentication server. Authenticators request identifying information from the client, verify that information with the authentication server, and relay a response to the client.

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