Which two protocols are used for administrator authentication and device configuration on access points? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: RADIUS, TACACS+.
Why this is the answer
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) and TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus) are both commonly used AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) protocols. They provide centralized authentication for administrators accessing network devices like access points. RADIUS combines authentication and authorization into one process and uses UDP, while TACACS+ separates authentication, authorization, and accounting, offering more granular control, and uses TCP. Both are essential for securing administrative access and managing device configurations. 802.1Q is a VLAN tagging protocol. Kerberos is an authentication protocol primarily used in Windows domains. 802.1x is an authentication standard for port-based network access control, often used with RADIUS, but it's not a protocol for administrator authentication to the device itself.
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