User guide

PingerPro User Guide
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Psiber Data Systems Revision 1.00
The PingerPro goes through the following common steps to authorize a connection to an 802.1X secure
network:
1. The authenticator sends an "EAP Request/Identity" packet to the PingerPro as soon as it
detects that the link is active.
2. The PingerPro sends an "EAP Response/Identity" packet containing a unique User ID for the
PingerPro to the authenticator, which is then passed on to the authentication (RADIUS) server.
3. The authentication server sends back an “EAP Response/challenge” to the authenticator, such
as with a token password system. The authenticator unpacks this from IP and repackages it into
EAPOL and sends it to the PingerPro.
4. The PingerPro responds with an “EAP Identity Response” packet which includes the correct
password to the challenge via the authenticator and passes the response on to the authentication
server.
5. If the PingerPro provides proper identity, the authentication server responds with an “EAP
Success” packet, which is then passed onto the PingerPro. The authenticator now allows access
to the LAN network.
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