802.1X Authentication - HP 635n - JetDirect IPv6/IPsec Print Server Administrator's Manual

Table 4-16 Other Protocols (continued)
Item

802.1x Authentication

(Full-featured print servers only) This page allows you to configure 802.1X authentication settings on
the Jetdirect print server as required for client authentication on your network. In addition, you can
reset the 802.1X authentication settings to factory-default values.
CAUTION
lose your connection. If communication with the printer/MFP device is lost, you may need to
reset the print server to a factory-default state and then reinstall the device.
For most 802.1X networks, the infrastructure components (such as LAN switches) must use 802.1X
protocols to control a port's access to the network. If these ports do not allow partial or guest access,
the print server may need to be configured with your 802.1X parameters prior to connection.
To configure initial 802.1X settings before connecting to your network, you can use an isolated LAN,
or a direct computer connection using a cross-over cable.
The supported 802.1X authentication protocols and associated configuration depend on the print
server model and firmware version. Available configuration settings are listed in
Configuration
Table 4-17 802.1X Configuration Settings
Item
Enable Protocols
User Name
Password, Confirm Password
Server ID
ENWW
Description
Enable or disable RCFG, a remote IPX configuration protocol used by older
management tools to configure Novell NetWare parameters. Disabling RCFG does not
affect direct mode printing using IPX/SPX.
Disabling Telnet, FTP firmware upgrades, and RCFG is recommended.
Use caution when changing the 802.1X authentication settings; you may
Settings.
Description
Enable (check) the supported protocols used for 802.1X authentication on your network.
■ PEAP: (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). PEAP uses digital
certificates for network server authentication and passwords for client
authentication. PEAP requires an EAP User Name, EAP Password, and CA
Certificate. Dynamic encryption keys are also used.
■ EAP-TLS: (Extensible Authentication Protocol using Transport Layer Security, RFC
2716). EAP-TLS is a mutual authentication protocol based on digital certificates for
authentication of both the client and the network authentication server. EAP-TLS
requires an EAP User Name, Jetdirect certificate and CA certificate. Dynamic
encryption keys are also used.
Specify an EAP/802.1X user name (up to 128 characters maximum) for this device. The
default user name is the default host name of the print server, NPIxxxxxx, where xxxxxx
are the last six digits of the LAN hardware (MAC) address.
Specify an EAP/802.1X password (up to 128 characters maximum) for this device.
Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field to ensure it was properly
entered.
Specify the Server ID validation string that identifies and validates the authentication
server. The Server ID string is specified on the digital certificate issued by a trusted
Certificate Authority (CA) for the authentication server. The entry may be a partial string
(right-most characters) )unless the Require Exact Match checkbox is enabled.
Table 4-17 802.1X
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