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Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication

IEEE 802.1X is an authentication function that can be used with both wired and wireless networks. 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

Root certificate, Device certificate (IEEE 802.1X Client Certificate)

LEAP

-

EAP-TTLS

Root certificate

PEAP

Root certificate

PEAP (Phase 2 is for TLS only)

Root certificate, Device certificate (IEEE 802.1X Client Certificate)