Configuration Possibilities
AXIS 5550 User’s Manual
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Enabling IEEE 802.1X Port-based Authentication
IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication enables the print server to access
a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication
Protocol Over Lan). There are many EAP methods available to do this. The
one used here is EAP-TLS (EAP-Transport Layer Security).
To gain access to the protected network, the print server presents its
certificate to the network switch and the network switch presents its
certificate to the print server. If both certificates are approved, the
network switch allows access on a preconfigured port.
Security Settings
IEEE 802.1X
To enable and configure the IEEE 802.1X security settings, select
Admin | Security Settings | 802.1X.
Certificate settings
CA Certificate
- The print server needs this to authenticate the certificate
in the network switch. The network switch's certificate is signed by a
trusted party, possibly an external Certificate Authority. The CA
Certificate is used by the print server to verify that the network switch's
certificate is signed by the CA, and that it is valid.
• Provide the path to the certificate, or use the browse button to
locate it. Then click the
Upload
button.
• To remove a certificate, click
Delete
.
Client Certificate/Client Private Key
- The Print server must also
authenticate itself, using a client certificate and a private key.
• Click
Upload
and provide the path to the certificate in the first field,
or use the
Browse
button to locate it and click
OK
.
• To remove a certificate, click the
Remove
button.
802.1X Protocol
Settings
1. Select
Admin | Security Settings | 802.1X.
2. Click
Detailed View
to configure the 802.1X EAP/TLS settings.
To configure and enable IEEE 802.1X, enter the following information:
