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| Authentication and User Management
Aruba Instant 6.5.0.0-4.3.0.0 | User Guide
2. To add a user, click
New
. The
New Guest User
popup window is displayed.
3. Specify a
Username
and
Password
.
4. Retype the password to confirm.
5. Click
OK
.
Supported Authentication Methods
Authentication is a process of identifying a user through a valid username and password or based on the user's
MAC addresses. The following authentication methods are supported in Instant:
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MAC Authentication with 802.1X Authentication
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MAC Authentication with Captive Portal Authentication
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802.1X Authentication with Captive Portal Role
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802.1X Authentication
802.1X is an IEEE standard that provides an authentication framework for WLANs. The 802.1X standard uses
the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to exchange messages during the authentication process. The
authentication protocols that operate inside the 802.1X framework include EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-
TLS), Protected EAP (PEAP), and EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS). These protocols allow the network to
authenticate the client while also allowing the client to authenticate the network. For more information on EAP
authentication framework supported by the IAPs, see
Supported EAP Authentication Frameworks on page
.
The 802.1X authentication method allows an IAP to authenticate the identity of a user before providing
network access to the user. The Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) protocol provides
centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting management. For authentication purpose, the
wireless client can associate to a network access server (NAS) or RADIUS client such as a wireless IAP. The
wireless client can pass data traffic only after a successful 802.1X authentication.
For more information on configuring an IAP to use 802.1X authentication, see
Authentication for a Network Profile on page 167
.