Xerox 7775 User Manual
Security
WorkCentre 7755/7765/7775 Multifunction Printer
System Administrator Guide
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802.1X
802.1X is an Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard that defines a method for
port-based network access control or authentication. In an 802.1X secured network, the printer must
be authenticated by a central authority, typically a RADIUS server, before it can access the physical
network.
port-based network access control or authentication. In an 802.1X secured network, the printer must
be authenticated by a central authority, typically a RADIUS server, before it can access the physical
network.
You can enable and configure the printer to be used in an 802.1X secured network.
Before you begin:
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Ensure your 802.1X authentication server and authentication switch are available on the network.
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Determine the supported authentication method.
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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:
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Changing and applying 802.1X settings causes the printer to restart. The printer may be
offline for several minutes.
offline for several minutes.
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If your printer is locked, you must log in as a system administrator. For details, see
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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EAP-MD5,
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PEAPv0/EAP-MS-CHAPv2
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EAP-MS-CHAPv2
7.
Touch Username.
8.
Type the user name required by your authentication switch and server using the touch-screen
keyboard.
keyboard.
9.
Touch Password, and type the password using the touch-screen keyboard.
10. Touch Save, and Save again.
11. Touch Close.
11. Touch Close.
In CentreWare IS
1.
Click Properties > 802.1X.