Huawei Certified ICT Expert – Routing and Switching (HCIE-RS) — Question 16

Portal authentication is recommended for scenarios with high mobility and numerous terminal types, such as shopping malls and supermarkets. MAC address authentication is recommended for dumb terminals that do not support Portal authentication, such as printers, fax machines, and IP phones.

Answer options

• A. True
• B. False

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The statement is false because while Portal authentication is indeed suitable for dynamic environments, MAC address authentication is not limited to just dumb terminals. It can also be implemented for devices that require a more permanent solution, making the blanket statement inaccurate.