When you get the following pop-up window about 802.1X, after you logged in or connected your network cable

mac_802_1X_popup
mac_802_1X_popup

open the network preferences:

mac_802_1X_network_preferences_1
mac_802_1X_network_preferences_1

click on the “Advanced…” button:

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mac_802_1X_network_preferences_2

select the “802.1X”-tab (1), uncheck the “Enable automatic connection” (2) and click on the “OK”-button (3):

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mac_802_1X_network_preferences_3

and the last step: confirm your changes by clicking on the “Apply”-button.

Then unplug and replug the network cable.