Cisco Tech Talk: 802.1x and MAB on a Catalyst 1300 via GUI – Part 1

Securing your network starts at the front door—your switch ports. While modern computers can authenticate using secure credentials via 802.1x, other devices like IP phones often lack this capability. To bridge this gap, you can use MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) alongside 802.1x to ensure both security and connectivity for every device on your network. In this first part of our two-part series, we demonstrate how to configure 802.1x and MAB on your Cisco Catalyst 1300 switch using the web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). We walk you through the essential RADIUS server integration and port-based authentication settings required to support multiple device sessions on a single switch port. What You Will Learn in This Video: -How to integrate a RADIUS server with your Catalyst 1300 switch for centralized authentication. -The steps to enable Port-based 802.1x authentication within the GUI. -How to configure "Multiple Sessions" on a port to allow both a PC and an IP phone to authenticate independently. -Basic 802.1x authentication property configuration and RADIUS client setup. -Best practices for segmenting legacy device connectivity (via MAB) and secure device connectivity (via 802.1x). #Cisco #Catalyst1300 #8021x #NetworkSecurity #MAB #CiscoTechTalk #NetworkEngineering #ITSupport #CiscoSupport #CiscoTechSupport #NetworkManagement #NetworkingBasics