Administrator Guide

The following table describes the EAP-PWD - General parameters:
Parameter Description
Name Specify the name of the authentication method.
Description Provide the additional information that helps to identify the authentication method.
Type Specify the type of authentication. In this context, select EAP-PWD.
Method Details
Group Select the group from the drop-down list. Each party to the exchange derives ephemeral keys with
respect to a particular set of domain parameters, that is a 'group'. A group can be based on Finite
Field Cryptography (FFC) or Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).
Server Id Specify the string that identifies the server to the peer.
Table 69: EAP-PWD - General Tab Parameters
EAP-TLS
EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) requires an exchange of proof of identities through public key
cryptography (such as digital certificates). EAP-TLS secures this exchange with an encrypted TLS tunnel which
helps to resist dictionary or other attacks. The EAP-TLS authentication method contains the General tab that
labels and defines session details.
The following figure displays the EAP-TLS - General tab:
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