AN1501: SiWx917 NCP Enterprise Client Application Note#

In wireless networks, most of the data transmissions are broadcast over radio waves through the open air. Hence, they are more susceptible to security attacks than wired networks. Network Security is vital in protecting client data and information, keeping shared data secure, ensuring reliable access, network performance, and protection from cyber threats.

This document provides information about how to configure the SiWx917 NCP (Network Co-Processor) device as Enterprise Client, and to connect with Enterprise Secured Access-Point (AP) using any of the EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, and PEAP methods. For reference, refer to latest enterprise client example in WiSeConnect SDK.

Note: For NCP, SiWx917 would be called SiWN917 in the following document sections.

Key Points#

• Enterprise security and Enterprise network

• Supported EAP methods and configuration details

• Wireshark captures

• Recommendations

Contents#

• Enterprise Security

• Enterprise Network

• EAP Methods

• Cipher Suites Supported

• Wireshark Captures

• Recommendations