Which protocol is used between the IEEE 802.1x supplicant and the authenticator?

A) SSL
B) EAPoL
C) RADIUS
D) PPP

B
Explanation: B) The protocol that is used between the IEEE 802.1x supplicant and the authenticator (switch) is the Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN (EAPoL). The protocol used between the authenticator and the authentication server is typically RADIUS with EAP.

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