Ieee 802.1X - Planet Networking & Communication ICA-E6265 User Manual

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There are two methods to create certificates – Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and Self-Signed
Certificate.
Certificate Signing Request (CSR): User uses a s igned certificate issued by trusted Certification
Authority (CA).
Self-Signed Certificate: User wants to use the certificate created and issued by user himself.
Press Create or Create Self-Signed Certificate button and configure settings in the pop-up screen to
install the certificate.
Note that the new setting will only take effect after Save & Reboot.

3.8.4 IEEE 802.1X

IEEE 802.1X is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Access Control. 802.1X authentication
involves three parties: a supplicant, an authenticator, and an authentication server.
The supplicant is a client device (such as an IP camera) that wishes to attach to the LAN/WLAN. The
authenticator is a net work device, such as an E thernet switch or wireless access point; and the
authentication server is typically a host running software supporting the RADIUS and EAP protocols.
The authenticator acts like a security guard to a protected network. The supplicant (i.e., client device)
is not allowed access through the authenticator to the protected side of the network until the
supplicant's identity has been validated and authorized. An analogy to this is providing a valid passport
at an airport before being allowed to pass through security to the terminal. With 802.1X port-based
authentication, the supplicant provides credentials, such as user name/password or digital certificate,
to the authenticator, and the authenticator forwards the credentials to the authentication server for
verification. If the authentication server determines the credentials are valid, the supplicant (client
device) is allowed to access resources located on the protected side of the network.
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