802.1X Authentication; Overview; Information Checklist; Enable 802.1X At The Machine - Xerox WorkCentre 3215NI User Manual

802.1X Authentication

This is the procedure to install and setup 802.1X Authentication.

Overview

The Xerox machine supports IEEE 802.1X Authentication via Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
IEEE 802.1X ensures all machines on the network are authenticated and authorized to use the
network. 802.1X can be enabled for machines connected through wired Ethernet networks.
The Administrator can configure the machine to use one EAP type. EAP types supported on the
machine are:
• EAP-MD5
• PEAP
• EAP-MSCHAPv2
• EAP-TLS

Information Checklist

Before starting ensure that the following items are available and/or the tasks have been performed:
• 802.1X authentication must be supported on the network where the machine is connected.
• Ensure that your 802.1X Authentication Server and authentication switch are available on the
network.
• Create a User Name and Password on your Authentication Server that will be used to authenticate
the machine.

Enable 802.1X at the Machine

1. Press the Machine Status button on the control panel.
2. Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to highlight Network and press OK.
3. Enter the Administrator Password using the alphanumerical keypad. The default is 1111.
4. Press the OK button, the Network Settings menu displays.
5. Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to select 802.1x and press OK.
6. Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to select On; press OK.
7. Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to select one of the following for the Authentication Method:
• EAP-TLS
• EAP-MSCHAPv2
• PEAP
• EAP-MD5
8. Press OK.
9. Enter the User Name using the alphanumerical keypad and press OK.
10. Enter the password using the alphanumerical keypad and press OK.
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