Security
802.1X
802.1X is an Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard that defines a method for
You can enable and configure the printer to be used in an 802.1X secured network. Before you begin:
•Ensure your 802.1X authentication server and authentication switch are available on the network.
•Determine the supported authentication method.
•Create a user name and password on your authentication server.
Enabling and Configuring 802.1X
You can enable 802.1X settings from the printer control panel or in CentreWare IS. Notes:
•Changing and applying 802.1X settings causes the printer to restart. The printer may be offline for several minutes.
•If your printer is locked, you must log in as a system administrator. For details, see Accessing CentreWare IS on page 17.
At the Control Panel
1.Press the Machine Status button, then touch the Tools tab.
2.Touch Network Settings > Advanced Settings.
3.Touch Continue.
4.Touch 802.1X.
5.Touch Enable.
6.Touch Authentication Method and select the method used on your network. Options are
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7.Touch Username.
8.Type the user name required by your authentication switch and server using the
9.Touch Password, and type the password using the
10.Touch Save, and Save again.
11.Touch Close.
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