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802.1x Authentication
This page allows you to configure 802.1X authentication settings on
the Jetdirect print server as required for client authentication on
your network. In addition, you can reset the 802.1X authentication
settings to factory-default values.
CAUTION Use caution when changing the 802.1X
authentication settings; you may lose your
connection. If communication with the
printer/MFP device is lost, you may need to reset
the print server to a factory-default state and then
reinstall the device.
For most 802.1X networks, the infrastructure components (such as
LAN switches) must use 802.1X protocols to control a port's access
to the network. If these ports do not allow partial or guest access,
the print server may need to be configured with your 802.1X
parameters prior to connection. To configure initial 802.1X settings
before connecting to your network, you can use an isolated LAN, or
a direct computer connection using a cross-over cable.
The supported 802.1X authentication protocols and associated
configuration depend on the print server model and firmware
version. This model and version support settings as listed in
Table 4.10
.
Table 4.10 802.1X Configuration Settings
Item Description
Enable Protocols Enable (check) the supported protocols used for 802.1X
authentication on your network.
● PEAP: (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol).
PEAP uses digital certificates for network server
authentication and passwords for client authentication.
PEAP requires an EAP User Name, EAP Password,
and CA Certificate. Dynamic encryption keys are also
used.
User Name Specify an EAP/802.1X user name (up to 128 characters
maximum) for this device. The default user name is the
default host name of the print server, NPIxxxxxx, where
xxxxxx are the last six digits of the LAN hardware (MAC)
address.