Configuration prerequisites

Before you configure an 802.1X critical VLAN, complete the following tasks:

• Create the VLAN to be specified as a critical VLAN.

• If the 802.1X-enabled port performs MAC-based access control, perform the following operations for the port:

  • Configure the port as a hybrid port.

  • Enable MAC-based VLAN on the port. For more information about MAC-based VLANs, see Layer 2—LAN Switching Configuration Guide.

  • Assign the port to the 802.1X critical VLAN as an untagged member.