Discuss HP HPE7-A07 Exam Topic 1 Question 9

A customer is planning to add loT devices that connect wirelessly to the existing 802.1X SSlD. The customer will use ClearPass to authenticate the IoT devices by MAC address but other devices will still need to authenticate by only 802 1X

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The customer provided the current configuration and reported their non-loT 802. IX devices are no longer able to connect. Which configuration change can be made to fix the issue?

AModify opmode wpa3-aes-gcm-256 to opmode wpa2-aes

BAdd i2-autn-fairtnrougn to the WLAN configuration

CRemove mac-authentication from the WLAN configuration

DModify max-authentication failures to 0.

Suggested Answer: C

The existing configuration for the WLAN ssid-profile has enabled MAC authentication which, while suitable for IoT devices that may not support 802.1X, can interfere with the normal 802.1X authentication process for other devices. By removing the mac-authentication directive from the WLAN configuration, the non-IoT 802.1X devices should be able to connect without issues as the authentication process will not be disrupted by MAC authentication checks. This adjustment ensures that the WLAN ssid-profile is correctly aligned with the authentication requirements for both IoT and non-IoT devices within the network environment, conforming to the best practices for mixed-device WLAN configurations.

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22 comments · newest first

Lili 11 months ago

Modifying max-auth failures to 0? That sounds risky!

Fausto 11 months ago

Wait, are we sure removing MAC auth is the right fix?

Stevie 11 months ago

Adding i2-authn-fairtnrougn seems like a solid move!

Vinnie 12 months ago

I disagree, removing MAC authentication could create security risks.

Lorean 12 months ago

Sounds like a WPA3 issue, switching to WPA2 might help!

Juan 12 months ago

I feel like setting max-authentication failures to 0 could lock everyone out. That doesn't sound right, but I can't recall the exact implications.

Teri 1 year ago

This reminds me of a practice question where we had to adjust authentication settings. I wonder if adding i2-authn-fairtnrougn would make a difference here?

Kelvin 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think modifying the opmode to WPA2 might be a safer option for compatibility with older devices.

Anna 1 year ago

I remember something about MAC authentication causing issues with non-IoT devices. Maybe removing it could help?

Josephine 1 year ago

Based on the information provided, I believe the correct answer is to remove the mac-authentication from the WLAN configuration. This should restore connectivity for the non-IoT 802.1X devices.

Rory 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the "opmode wpa3-aes-gcm-256" option. I don't recall seeing that in our study materials, so I'll need to double-check the details on that one.

Tamekia 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to identify the configuration change that will allow the non-IoT 802.1X devices to connect again while maintaining the MAC authentication for the IoT devices.

Casie 1 year ago

Hmm, the configuration seems a bit complex with the mix of 802.1X and MAC authentication. I'll need to carefully review the exhibit and think through the implications of each option.

Helene 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the details correctly before selecting an answer.

Fausto 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Consulting the Oracle Support notes, running exachk, and doing the prerequisite checks seem like the key things to focus on.

Carma 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The project is 45% complete, but we're supposed to be at 50% by the second milestone. So there's a delay in the schedule. Now I just need to figure out the exact schedule variance.

Josefa 2 years ago

Well, option A seems logical. WPA3 can sometimes cause compatibility issues.

Becky 2 years ago

To me, it makes sense to add i2-auth-fairthrough. Option B.

Kanisha 2 years ago

I think it's more about the security mode. Option A might be correct, changing to WPA2-AES.

Oliva 2 years ago

I'm leaning towards option C, removing mac-authentication might help.

Erasmo 2 years ago

Yeah, it's about adding IoT devices to an 802.1X SSID using ClearPass.

Frederic 2 years ago

The exam question is quite technical. Feels a bit challenging.

HPE7-A07 Exam - Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion