AMX MVP-8400i manual EAP-FAST Settings, Anonymous Identity, Automatic PAC, Provisioning

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EAP-FAST Settings

EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) security was designed for wireless environments where security and ease of setup are equally desirable. EAP-FAST uses a certificate file, however it can be configured to download the certificate automatically the first time the panel attempts to authenticate itself. Automatic certificate downloading is convenient but slightly less secure, since its the certificate is transferred wirelessly and could theoretically be “sniffed-out”.

EAP-FAST 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.
Anonymous Identity:	Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an IT provided alpha-numeric string
	which (similar to the username) used as the identity, but that does not
	represent a real user.
	This information is used as a fictitious name which might be seen by sniffer
	programs during the initial connection and setup process between the panel
	and the Radius server. In this way the real identity (username) is protected.
	Typically, this is in the form of a fictitious username such as:
	anonymous@amx.com
Password:	Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the network password string specified
	for the user entered within the Identity field (used by the panel to identify itself
	to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server)
	Note: This information is similar to the password entered to gain access to a
	secured workstation.
Automatic PAC	This selection toggles PAC (Protected Access Credential) Provisioning -
Provisioning:	Enabled (automatic) or Disabled (manual).
	•	If Enabled is selected, the following PAC File Location field is disabled,
		because the search for the PAC file is done automatically.
	•	If Disabled is selected, the user is required to manually locate a file
		containing the PAC shared secret credentials for use in authentication.
		In this case, the IT department must create a PAC file and then transfer
		it into the panel using the AMX Certificate Upload application.
	Note: Even when automatic provisioning is enabled, the PAC certificate is
	only downloaded the first time that the panel connects to the RADIUS server.
	This file is then saved into the panel's file system and is then reused from
	then on. It is possible for the user to change a setting (such as a new Identity)
	that would invalidate this certificate.
	In that case, the panel must be forced to download a new PAC file.
	To do this, set Automatic PAC Provisioning to Disabled and then back to
	Enabled. This forces the firmware to delete the old file and request a new
	one.

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