What is your experience with 802.1X when using EnGenius WAP/switch with Cisco ISE 2.1?

Here are some good and bad experiences that other IT network managers have shared about deploying 802.1X with EnGenius devices (switches and WAPs) with Cisco ISE 2.1 AD integrated:

Good experiences

• They say EnGenius devices are relatively easy to configure for 802.1X authentication with Cisco ISE.


• 802.1X authentication with EnGenius devices and Cisco ISE has been reportedly reliable in most cases.


• Several users have reported that EnGenius and Cisco offer good support for 802.1X authentication.

Bad experiences

• There have been some reported bugs with 802.1X authentication on EnGenius devices, as shared by some.


• They say the documentation for 802.1X authentication on EnGenius devices may not be as comprehensive as the documentation for Cisco devices.


• Not all EnGenius devices may be supported for 802.1X authentication with Cisco ISE.

Overall, the experience of deploying 802.1X with EnGenius devices and Cisco ISE has been positive for most users. However, it is essential to be aware of the potential for bugs and limited documentation. It is also important to check the EnGenius compatibility list to ensure your devices are supported for 802.1X authentication with Cisco ISE.