Users Guide

1. Navigate to Configuration > Authentication > Methods.
The Authentication Methods page opens.
2. Click Add.
The Add Authentication Method dialog opens.
Figure 161: EAP-TLS Authentication Method Dialog
3. Specify the Add Authentication Method parameters as described in the following table, then click Save.
Parameter Action/Description
Name Specify the name of the authentication method.
Description Provide the additional information that helps to identify the authentication method
(recommended).
Method Details
Type Select EAP_TLS.
Session Resumption Enable this option to cache EAP-TLS sessions on the W-ClearPass server for reuse if
the user or client reconnects to the W-ClearPass server within the session timeout
interval. This option is enabled by default.
Session Timeout Specify the duration in hours for the cached EAP-TLS sessions to be retained. The
default is 6 hours.
Table 91: EAP_TLS Authentication Method Parameters
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