Apple TV: How to configure 802.1X using a profile

Summary

Apple TV Software Update 5.1 gives your Apple TV the ability to connect to a network that uses 802.1X authentication.

Products Affected

Apple TV (2nd generation), Apple TV (3rd generation)

Use Apple Configurator to deploy a configuration profile with a Wi-Fi payload that contains the 802.1X configuration.

First use Apple Configurator to import an existing profile or create a new one.

  1. Open Apple Configurator.
  2. Click Prepare.
  3. Click the + (plus sign) at the bottom of the profile box and and choose "Import Profile…" or "Create New Profile…".
    • If you are importing a profile, select it and then skip ahead to the installation instructions below.
    • If you are creating a new profile, continue to step 4.
  4. Enter a name for the profile.
  5. Select Wi-Fi from the list on the right.
  6. Enter the SSID for the wireless network to which the Apple TV should connect.
  7. Choose the appropriate encryption in the Security Type menu.
  8. Choose the EAP type your network uses.
  9. You will need to include the full trust chain for the RADIUS server in the Trust tab.
  10. Click Save.

Next, install the configuration profile on your Apple TV.

Additional Information

Apple Configurator is a free application available from the Mac App Store.

Make sure that your Apple TV has the latest software version installed.

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