Configuring 802.1X; Introduction To 802.1X And Eap; 802.1X Configuration In The Embedded Web Server - Dell 7330dn - Laser Printer B/W System Administration Manual

Configuring 802.1X

This section includes:

Introduction to 802.1X and EAP

802.1X Configuration in the Embedded Web Server

Introduction to 802.1X and EAP
The 802.1X IEEE standard defines port-based, authenticated network access control for
Ethernet local area networks (LANs). With 802.1X, the user or device must pass network
access control by successfully authenticating with credentials, such as a name and password,
or else network access is denied. 802.1X uses the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to
relay port access requests between LAN stations/the clients being authenticated (supplicants),
Ethernet switches or wireless access points (authenticators), and RADIUS servers
(authentication servers).
EAP is the standard authentication mechanism carried over 802.1X. The EAP method is an
inner authentication protocol that provides the secure mechanism for the authentication
exchange. Multiple EAP methods can be used. EAP methods are defined in International
Engineering Task Force (IETF) Requests for Comments (RFC) documents, RFC drafts, or
they can be proprietary. EAP methods have a significant influence on how your network is
designed and implemented, because not all supplicants, not all access points, and not all
RADIUS servers support all EAP methods. A careful evaluation of standards can help with
selecting appropriate LAN components that will avoid vendor lock-in or dead-end technology.
802.1X Configuration in the Embedded Web Server
Use the 802.1X configuration pages in the EWS to perform the following tasks. Required
information varies depending on the EAP method(s) that you select.
Note: Access to the 802.1x configuration pages in the EWS can be restricted by the passwords
and feature authorization settings under Administrative Security.
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser Address field.
3. Click Properties.
4. On the left navigation panel, expand the Security folder and select 802.1X.
5. If you are a more experienced user, click the Advanced button; otherwise, click the
Configuration Wizard button which will guide you through the setup.
For more information, click the Help button in the EWS to view the EWS Online Help.
6. Select EAP authentication method(s) – Select one or more authentication methods:
MD5 Challenge
TLS
PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 (PEAP)
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