IEEE 802.1X is an authentication standard and it uses the authentication server (RADIUS server). It can be used with both wired and wireless networks.
You can select 4 types of EAP authentication method: EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS and PEAP. Note that each EAP authentication method has different configuration settings and authentication procedures.
Types and requirements of certificates are as follows:
EAP type |
Required certificates |
---|---|
EAP-TLS |
Site certificate, Device certificate (IEEE 802.1X Client Certificate) |
LEAP |
- |
EAP-TTLS |
Site certificate |
PEAP |
Site certificate |
PEAP (Phase 2 is for TLS only) |
Site certificate, Device certificate (IEEE 802.1X Client Certificate) |