Setting by Using EAP-TLS

The printer supports the IEEE802.1 authentication.

Set up the printer and the computer before following the procedure below.

About initial setup and IP address

Preparations Required

The description below uses the following environment as an example.

Printer: B432dn
IP Address: 192.168.0.3 (the IP address that is used for setting up a computer)

192.168.0.2 (the IP address that is used for setting up the printer)
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Open the Web page of the printer.
- About the IP Address of the printer
  
  Setting the IP address
- How to log in to the Web page
  
  About the Web Page of the Printer
Log in as the administrator.

How to log in as the administrator

About the Web Page of the Printer
Select [Admin Setup].
Select [Network Setup] > [IEEE802.1X].
Select [Enable] from [IEEE802.1X].
Select [EAP-TLS] from [EPA Type].
Enter a user name in [EAP User].
Select [Not use SSL/TLS Certificate for EAP authentication], and then click [Import].

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Normally, do not select [Use SSL/TLS Certificate for EAP authentication].
Enter the name of a certificate file

You can import a PKCS#12 file only.
Enter the password of the certificate, and then click [OK].

The client certificate is imported to the printer.
Select [Authenticate Server], and then click [Import].
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- If [Not authenticate Server] is selected, you do not need to import a CA certificate.
- If [Not authenticate Server] is selected, whether a connection is established to the correct authentication server is not checked.
Enter the name of the CA certificate file, and then click [OK].

Specify the certificate that is issued by the certificate authority and the RADIUS server obtains. You can import a PEM, DER, or PKCS#7 file.

The CA certificate is imported to the printer.
Click [Submit].

The settings are saved to the printer, and the network function restarts.
When the printer goes online, turn the printer off.

Turning the Printer Off
Connect the LAN cable to the network interface connector on the printer.
Connect the LAN cable to the authentication port of an authentication switch.
Turn the printer on.

Turning the Printer On
Check that [READY TO PRINT] is displayed on the operator panel.
Set the IP address of the printer and other settings according to your usage environment.

Setting by Using EAP-TLS

Open the Web page of the printer.

Log in as the administrator.

Select [Admin Setup].

Select [Network Setup] > [IEEE802.1X].

Select [Enable] from [IEEE802.1X].

Select [EAP-TLS] from [EPA Type].

Enter a user name in [EAP User].

Select [Not use SSL/TLS Certificate for EAP authentication], and then click [Import].

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Enter the name of a certificate file

Enter the password of the certificate, and then click [OK].

Select [Authenticate Server], and then click [Import].

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Enter the name of the CA certificate file, and then click [OK].

Click [Submit].

When the printer goes online, turn the printer off.

Connect the LAN cable to the network interface connector on the printer.

Connect the LAN cable to the authentication port of an authentication switch.

Turn the printer on.

Check that [READY TO PRINT] is displayed on the operator panel.

Set the IP address of the printer and other settings according to your usage environment.