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ENWW Introducing the HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Server 10
Authentication
EAP/802.1X Server-Based Authentication
The HP Jetdirect print server supports network client access using
the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) on an IEEE 802.1X
network. The IEEE 802.1X standard provides a port-based
authentication protocol where a port can allow or block access
depending on client authentication results.
When connected to an 802.1X port, the print server supports
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) with an authentication
server, such as a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User
Service, RFC 2138) server.
The print server supports the following EAP/802.1X method:
● PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). PEAP is
a mutual authentication protocol that uses digital certificates
for network server authentication and passwords for client
authentication. For additional security, the authentication
exchanges are encapsulated within TLS (Transport Layer
Security). Dynamic encryption keys are used for secure
communications.
The network infrastructure device that connects the print server to
the network (such as an HP Procurve switch) must also support the
EAP/802.1X method used. In conjunction with the authentication
server, the infrastructure device can control the degree of network
access and services available to the print server client.
To configure the print server for EAP/802.1X authentication, you
must access the embedded Web server through your Web browser.
For more information, see Chapter 4
.
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