Connecting Apple devices to enterprise-grade802.1X networksrequires delivering specific payloads through MDM. Apple Learning details that an MDM profile must include aNetwork payloadto define the SSID, authentication method, and connection settings. Additionally, devices need trusted certificates to authenticate with the RADIUS server, making theCertificates payloadessential. The Certificates payload ensures the device can validate the server’s identity and provide the client certificate if needed. Trust and Identity payloads are not standalone for Wi-Fi; they are part of certificate configuration within the Certificates payload. Encryption is a property of the authentication method, not a payload. Thus, the required payloads for reliable 802.1X deployment areNetworkandCertificates, ensuring devices connect securely without requiring end-user configuration.
[References:Apple Platform Deployment — “Configure Wi-Fi and 802.1X with MDM.”, , ]
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