Configure 802.1x authentication

When 802.1x authentication is enabled, the Fiery Server uses one of the two EAP methods to seek authentication from an 802.1x authentication server (such as a RADIUS server), often through an intermediate access point (an authenticator).

Important: There are two versions of Configure and they are specific to the Fiery Server you are connected to. This is a combined procedure that describes what to do when connected to a Fiery Server with FS100/100Pro or earlier, and notes about what to do with FS150/150 Pro or later. If you are not sure which version of Configure you are using, see Which version of Configure am I using?.

The Fiery Server seeks this authentication at startup time, or when the Ethernet cable is disconnected and reconnected. If the Fiery Server is successfully authenticated, it is allowed access to the network.

From Configure, choose Network > Port > 802.1x Authentication.
Note: If you are connected to a Fiery Server with FS150/150Pro, you can find the settings mentioned in this procedure in Network > 802.1x Authentication instead.
If you want the Fiery Server to request authentication over 802.1x when connecting to the network, select Enable 802.1x Authentication.
From the Select EAP Type menu, select the type of EAP.
Enter the user name and password.
This is what the Fiery Server uses to request authentication from an 802.1x authentication server.
If you chose PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the EAP type and want the Fiery Server to use a trusted root certificate when communicating with the authentication server, select Validate Server Certificate.
If you want the Fiery Server to validate the server certificate, place the certificate in the list of trusted certificates of the Fiery Server. See Manage certificates.
Save or apply your changes.