Hi all,
In addition to using passwords (WPA2/WPA3) for connecting to or sharing SSIDs, do Peplink routers’ WiFi-WAN or APs support PKI-based connectivity (such as X.509 certificates)?
If so, are there any relevant technical documents or guides for reference?
Best regards,
Kevin
Hello Kevin,
Yes, Peplink devices do support certificate-based authentication for WiFi connectivity, particularly through WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise (802.1X) modes.
For WiFi WAN (as a client): Peplink routers can connect to enterprise WiFi networks that require certificate-based authentication. When configuring a WiFi WAN connection, you can select authentication methods including:
For EAP-TLS specifically, you’ll need to upload the client certificate, private key, and CA certificate to the device.
For Access Points (hosting SSIDs): Peplink APs and Balance/MAX routers with built-in WiFi can broadcast SSIDs using WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise with 802.1X authentication. This typically requires integration with a RADIUS server that handles the certificate validation.
The user manual for your specific device model should have a section on WiFi security settings
If you need model-specific implementation guides, you can mention the one and I can provide some steps with screenshots for a better walkthrough.
Regards,
Dadi Ishimwe
Hi Dadi,
Thank you for your reply.
We will be implementing this feature on the MAX BR1 Mini.
While we have found the general WiFi-WAN and AP configuration steps in the user manual, there is limited information regarding WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise settings for WiFi-WAN.
Would you be able to provide some screenshots of the configuration for this?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Kevin
Hello Kevin,
Thank you for the follow up.
Here is what I recommend:
In these settings, you will find other details you may need.
Let me know if this works.
Regards,
Dadi
Hi Dadi,
Thank you for your assistance.
We will proceed with further testing.
Best regards,
Kevin
