A switch needs to communicate with an authentication server for which feature to function?
A) Authenticating users to server file permissions
B) Authenticating switch ports to allowable devices
C) Authenticating the switch to the network
D) Authenticating users to allowable applications

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Port-based authentication on switches, such as that provided by 802.1X, requires communication with an authentication server (e.g., RADIUS) to authenticate devices connected to switch ports, ensuring only authorized devices can access the network.

A Switch Needs to Communicate with an Authentication Server for Which