Authentication Process Flow for MX Series Routers in Enhanced LAN Mode

You can control access to your network through an MX Series router by using several different authentication methods—including 802.1X, MAC RADIUS, or captive portal.

Figure 1 illustrates the authentication process:

Figure 1: Authentication Process Flow for an MX Series Router Flowchart detailing network authentication process for client devices, including MAC address checks, EAPOL, 802.1X, and RADIUS protocols, with outcomes for access, denial, or VLAN assignment.

Flowchart detailing network authentication process for client devices, including MAC address checks, EAPOL, 802.1X, and RADIUS protocols, with outcomes for access, denial, or VLAN assignment.