Port-based authentication, in which users are authenticated on a per-switch port basis, is a function of what standard below?
A)IEEE 802.3ad
B)IEEE 802.11n
C)IEEE 802.1x
D)IEEE 802.1z

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Port-based authentication is a function of IEEE 802.1x, which provides an authentication framework for both wired and wireless networks. IEEE 802.3ad is a standard for link aggregation, IEEE 802.11n is a standard for wireless LANs, and IEEE 802.1z is not a valid standard.

Port-Based Authentication, in Which Users Are Authenticated on a Per-Switch