Certificate-Based 802.1X
Passwordless Wired & Wi-Fi with Cloud RADIUS
JoinNow Cloud RADIUS replaces vulnerable passwords with EAP-TLS. Certificates are auto-issued via MDM for managed devices, self-service in 60 seconds for BYOD. Users connect without a password prompt, and IT reduces the credential attack surface.
Teams Use Cloud RADIUS for Passwordless Network Access
Replace vulnerable passwords with certificates that authenticate users and devices transparently.
BEFORE VS AFTER
The Case Against Credential-Based Network Auth
PEAP-MSCHAPv2 was designed for a different era. Here’s what it costs to keep using it.
| Problem | Credential-Based (PEAP/MSCHAPv2) | After Cloud RADIUS (EAP-TLS) |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Security | Passwords are easily phished, intercepted, or stolen via “pass-the-hash” | X.509 certificates are stored in the device key store or TPM and cannot be exported or stolen |
| Help Desk Tickets | Constant support tickets for password resets and Wi-Fi connections | One-time Wi-Fi setup for the life of the device. Reduce Wi-Fi tickets by 20%. |
| User Experience | Frequent disconnects and manual logins after every password change | One-time, simple enrollment means users don’t have to reauthenticate after password changes. |
| IT Overhead | On-prem RADIUS requires dedicated server management, patching, and Active Directory dependencies | Fully managed cloud service with real-time integrations to your infrastructure. No AD or LDAP syncs. |
Operational Benefits
What IT Teams Notice After Switching
Going passwordless delivers measurable improvements to help desk volume, user experience, and IT overhead.
Fewer Help Desk Tickets
Certificates improve Wi-Fi connectivity, reducing support tickets by 20%.
Automated Onboarding
Certificates provision silently via MDM for managed devices. BYOD users self-enroll in 60 seconds.
Nothing to Phish
EAP-TLS eliminates credential-based attacks without changing the user experience.
Reduced Hardware Costs
Cloud RADIUS is fully managed. No servers to provision, patch, or maintain.
How It Works
What Passwordless Authentication Looks Like in Your Environment
Cloud RADIUS evaluates every authentication attempt against live policy. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
IT-provisioned devices receive certificates automatically. Users connect without lifting a finger.
STEP 1
Certificate Issued via MDM
MDM pushes a certificate to the device via SCEP. No user action required.
STEP 2
Authentication Request
Device presents the certificate to the access point via EAP-TLS.
STEP 3
Real-Time Policy Check
Cloud RADIUS validates the certificate and checks device compliance and group membership against the cloud IdP.
STEP 4
Access Granted
Device connects to the correct VLAN. No password prompt, no portal.
Personal devices self-enroll once and connect automatically from then on.
STEP 1
Self-Service Enrollment
User visits the onboarding portal; JoinNow MultiOS detects the OS and serves the correct client.
STEP 2
Certificate Issued
A non-exportable certificate is provisioned to the device in approximately 60 seconds.
STEP 3
Automatic Authentication
Device presents the certificate on every subsequent connection. No user input needed.
STEP 4
Access Granted
User connects to the appropriate SSID. No password, no re-enrollment.
Devices that fail compliance checks don’t get full access. They get redirected automatically.
STEP 1
Authentication Request
Device presents a valid certificate to the access point.
STEP 2
Compliance Check Fails
Cloud RADIUS queries the IdP and detects the device is out of compliance: missing patch, unenrolled from MDM, etc.
STEP 3
Remediation VLAN Assigned
Device is automatically restricted to a remediation VLAN. No manual intervention required.
STEP 4
Event Logged
IT has full visibility into the access event and the reason for restriction.
INTEGRATIONS
Use Cloud RADIUS to Leverage the Security Signals You Already Have
Use native integrations and standard protocols to connect cloud identity, device management, and security telemetry to RADIUS authentication.
Explore Technical Use Cases
See What Else Cloud RADIUS Can Do
Cloud RADIUS handles every network authentication scenario. Explore the capabilities that matter most to your organization.
Cloud RADIUS / NETWORK SEGMENTATION
Automate Network Segmentation with Identity-Driven Policies
Assign VLANs, ACLs, and network roles dynamically based on user identity, device posture, and compliance status — eliminating static, manually managed network rules.
Integrations
No More Passwords on Your Network
Go Passwordless on Wi-Fi and Wired
Cloud RADIUS works with your existing APs, switches, IdPs, and MDMs to deliver certificate-based authentication without on-prem infrastructure.