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Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication

IEEE 802.1X is an authentication function. Authentication is performed by the authentication server (RADIUS server).

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)