AMX MVP-7500/8400 manual EAP-TLS Settings

Setup Pages

EAP-TLS Settings

TLS (Transport Layer Security) was the original standard wireless LAN EAP authentication protocol. TLS requires additional work during the deployment phase but provides additional security since even a compromised password is not enough to break into an EAP-TLS protected wireless network environment.

EAP-TLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless network by adding an additional level of security protocol via the use of a private key.

EAP-TLS Settings

SSID (Service Set Identifier):	Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target
	WAP.
	The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all panels
	on that network. An SSID is required by the WAP before the panel is
	permitted to join the network.
	• The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.
	• Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
	• NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID.
	• With EAP security, the SSID of the WAP must be entered. If it is left blank,
	the panel will try to connect to the first access point detected that supports
	EAP. However, a successful connection is not guaranteed because the
	detected WAP may be connected to a RADIUS server, which may not
	support this EAP type and/or have the proper user identities configured.
Identity:	Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an EAP Identity string (used by the
	panel to identify itself to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server).
	Note: This information is similar to a username used to login to a secured
	server or workstation. This works in tandem with the Password string which is
	similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
	Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com.
Certificate Authority:	When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA)
	File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate
	authority file which is used to validate the server certificate.
	This field is optional.
	If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and
	the Certificate Authority field should then be set to the name of that certificate
	file. No file path should be used for this setting as all certificates are stored in
	a specific directory that the user cannot control or change.
	• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
	previously stored network path information.
Client Certificate:	Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the name of the file containing the client
	(panel) certificate for use in certifying the identity of the client (panel).
	• Refer to the Client certificate configuration section for information
	regarding Client Certificates and their parameters.
Private Key:	When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Client Private Key File
	Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the file containing
	the private key.
	• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
	previously stored network path information.
Private Key password:	This field should only be used if the Private Key is protected with a password.
	If there is no password protection associated with the Private Key, then this
	field should be left blank.
	• When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Private Key Password
	keyboard which allows you to enter an alpha-numeric password string.
	• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
	previously stored network path information.
Save/Cancel:	• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
	previous page.
	• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 166 for further details on these security options.

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