Eap Security & Server Certificates - Overview - AMX Modero ViewPoint MVP-5200i Operation/Reference Manual

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EAP Security & Server Certificates - Overview
The following EAP types all support a server certificate:
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All three of these certificate-using security methods are documented in the following sections. EAP
Authentication goes a step beyond simply encrypting data transfers, but also requires that a set of credentials
be validated before the client (panel) is allowed to connect to the rest of the network (FIG. 63). Please note that
no user intervention is necessary during this process, as it proceeds automatically based on the configuration
parameters entered into the panel.
Client - Panel
(supplicant)
FIG. 63 EAP security method in process
A server certificate file uses a certificate installed in a panel so that the RADIUS server can be validated before
the panel tries to connect to it. The field name associated with this file is Certificate Authority.
If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and the Certificate Authority field
should then be set to the name of that certificate file. No file path should be used for this setting, as all
certificates are stored in a specific directory that the user cannot control or change. The most secure connection
method uses a server certificate.
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Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target
WAP. The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all
panels on that network. An SSID is required by the WAP before the panel is
permitted to join the network.
• The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.
• Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
• NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID.
• If this field is left blank, the panel will attempt to connect to the first available
WAP.
Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter a passphrase (password).
• This alpha-numeric string must use a minimum of 8 characters and a
maximum of 63.
• The exact pass phrase string (including capitalization) must be entered on
the target WAP.
• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.
Refer to the Configuring Wireless Network Access section on page 22 for details on these security
options.
Refer to the Using the Site Survey Tool section on page 23 for more information on using this tool.
EAP-PEAP
EAP-TTLS
EAP-TLS
802.1x
(EAP over Wireless)
(Wireless Access Point)
LAN
Authenticator
MVP-5200i 5.2" Modero® ViewPoint® Touch Panel with Intercom
Authentication Server
(RADIUS Server)