Enable 802.1x authentication

When 802.1X authentication is enabled, the phone uses 802.1X authentication to request network access.When 802.1X authentication is turned off, the phone uses CDP to acquire VLAN and network access. You can also view the transaction status on the phone screen menu.

1

Press Settings the Settings hard key.

2

Navigate to Network and service and go to Security settings.

3

Select Security settings > 802.1x authentication.

4

In the 802.1x authentication screen, configure the following settings as needed.

Table 1. Parameters for 802.1x

Parameters

Options

Default

Description

Device authentication

On

Off

Off

Enable or disable 802.1x on your phone.

Transaction status

Displays the state of 802.1x authentication.

Protocol

Displays the EAP method that is used for 802.1x authentication. The protocol can be EAP-FAST or EAP-TLS.

When 802.1x is disabled, value of Protocol must be None.