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802.1x on wired

Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:50 am

Is it possible to use 802.1x authentication on Mikrotik wired networks?

If so has anyone here used/deployed a solution that works with this previously?

Edit: this was supposed to go in the general area but ended up in the wireless area accidentally, if a mod wishes to move it please go ahead.
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:30 am

nothig ?
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:08 am

It is not supported by RouterOS on wired or wireless interfaces.

Of course the router also will not interfere with traffic between a supplicant, authenticator and authentication server unless you tell it to - it just cannot be any of the three itself. So, for example, if you're looking to deploy switches that talk dot1x there shouldn't be any issue at all.
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:32 am

It is not supported by RouterOS on wired or wireless interfaces.

Of course the router also will not interfere with traffic between a supplicant, authenticator and authentication server unless you tell it to - it just cannot be any of the three itself. So, for example, if you're looking to deploy switches that talk dot1x there shouldn't be any issue at all.
fewi,

Maybe if I explain you my intention you and anothers mates can help me to find a way or a better way to do.

I'm planning to deploy RouterOS/RB 493 inside some buildings in my city. The RouterOS may be act like a switch/bridge, connecting the internal devices to the external network.

Of course I could do that using switches, but I'm looking for something using RouterOS that fill the follows:
  • - Be secure - If a stranger plug a cable in RJ45 connector this not compromise security
    - No static - a way to remote control allowed users that can really connect
My first intention was use RouterOS with 802.1x on wired ports, but according you and others I cant do that because it isnt supported.

Thanks
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:48 am

Yes, if the RJ45 plus directly into RouterOS you cannot do 802.1x.
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:21 am

Still no intention to do it?

While many admins may be afraid of using Mikrotik in the core of their networks, I think this could boost the sales of the equipment as cheap edge switches.
 
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Re: 802.1x on wired

Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:12 am

I'd be interested in this as well. Particularly useful on the CRS which I am using as edge switches.

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