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Figure 8-6. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (EAP-TLS)
Authentication
EAP/TLS
EAP/TLS is an authentication scheme through IEEE 802.1x, ensuring only valid users can connect to the network. It also restricts
(see
Figure
8-6)
unauthorized users from accessing transmitted information. EAP/TLS achieves this through secure authentication certificates.
PEAP
Select this option to enable PEAP authentication. This method uses a digital certificate to verify and authenticate a user's identity.
(see
Figure
8-7)
When the mobile computer is associated to an EAP or PEAP WLAN, the window shown in
available for radio configurations. Use only the Mobile Companion Utility, located on the tasktray of the Today
screen, to configure the radio.
Figure 8-7. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (PEAP)
Table 8-5. Authentication Tab Fields - EAP/TLS and PEAP
Description
Figure 8-8
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