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802.1X network authentication
How Pleneo hubs authenticates to enterprise networks, so only approved devices connect.
Overview
802.1X is an enterprise security standard that controls which devices are allowed to connect to a network. For Pleneo room deployments, it ensures that only approved devices can access the corporate network, automatically and securely.
Work with your IT team to confirm authentication methods, certificates, and VLAN policies before deployment.
Why it matters
For Pleneo room deployments, 802.1X:
Prevents unauthorised devices from connecting to the network
Aligns the room with IT security policies
Reduces risk during audits and compliance reviews
Removes the need for manual network configuration
Keeps room, corporate, and guest traffic securely separated
It's a foundational requirement in enterprise, government, healthcare, and financial environments.
802.1X with Pleneo hubs
Pleneo hubs supports enterprise-grade 802.1X authentication on its network ports. This means:
Devices authenticate automatically when connected
Access is granted only if credentials are valid
Devices that fail or don't support authentication are isolated or blocked
Works with enterprise IT
Pleneo hub uses certificate-based authentication (EAP-TLS) for 802.1X, the method most enterprise networks prefer. This lets Pleneo hubs fit cleanly into tightly managed networks.
In summary
802.1X controls which devices can join the network. Pleneo hubs supports it on its network ports, using certificate or password authentication, with controlled fallback for legacy devices.