Enabling 802.1X Authentication on Uplink Ports of an AP

If your network requires all wired devices to authenticate using PEAP or TLS protocol, you must enable 802.1X802.1X is an IEEE standard for port-based network access control designed to enhance 802.11 WLAN security. 802.1X provides an authentication framework that allows a user to be authenticated by a central authority. authentication type on uplink ports of an access points (AP), so that the APs are granted access only after completing the authentication as a valid client.

To enable 802.1X authentication on uplink ports using PEAP or TLS protocol, complete the following steps:

1. In the Network Operations app, set the filter to a group containing at least one AP.

   The dashboard context for the group is displayed.

2. Under Manage, click Devices > Access Points.

   A list of APs is displayed in the List view.

3. Click the Config icon.

   The tabs to configure the APs are displayed.

4. Click Show Advanced.
5. Click the Interfaces tab.

   The Interfaces page is displayed.

6. Click the Uplink accordion.
7. Expand the AP1X section.
   • To set PEAP based authentication, select PEAP in the AP1X Type drop-down list.

     If you select PEAP protocol, ensure that the PEAP User is configured on the uplink port by selecting an AP group and navigating to Uplink section in the Access Points tab.

   • To set TLS based authentication:
     1. Select TLS in the AP1X Type drop-down list.
     2. Select User in the Certificate Type drop-down list.
8. Select the Validate Server check-box to validate the server credentials using server certificate. Ensure that the server certificates for validating server credentials are available in the IAP database.
9. Click Save Settings.