InkBridge EAP Inspector

Unlock seamless authentication and compliance for your devices. Available exclusively for our support clients.

Network compliance auditing & reporting

Effortlessly generate precise, detailed reports that accurately describe each device’s EAP capabilities—ideal for meeting regulatory standards and audit requirements. Ensure your organisation maintains full compliance with authentication protocols and security standards.

Deep insight into device TLS session resumption capabilities

In busy environments where devices connect and reconnect throughout the day, TLS session resumption is the secret to a lightning-fast, responsive network. When supported, devices instantly “recall” previous authentications—reducing network traffic and supercharging performance. The payoff? Faster connections, more productive employees, and less stress on your infrastructure.

But not every device is ready for this key optimisation. With EAP Inspector, your IT team can instantly identify which devices support TLS session resumption, unlocking smoother authentication and a more efficient network. No guesswork required.

Validate device authentication after software updates

In environments filled with a heterogeneous mix of devices, confidently ensure compatibility with network authentication infrastructure, reducing integration headaches and support calls.

After a device software update, immediately determine which EAP and authentication features are now supported, ensuring that reliable operation and compliance are maintained.

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Our EAP characterisation tool is available exclusively for our support clients.

Empower your network, streamline compliance, and ensure seamless device integration

EAP Inspector session list interface showing TLS session resumption status and remote server addresses

EAP Inspector device capabilities dashboard displaying wireless device authentication testing results

EAP Inspector device logs interface showing network authentication testing activity and compliance data

EAP Inspector device aliases configuration screen for managing network device authentication testing

Essential for MNOs and MVNOs

For mobile network operators, reliable WiFi offloading and seamless connectivity are non-negotiable. EAP Inspector lets you quickly confirm that every handset supports the required EAP methods, including TLS session resumption, before reaching customers.

Know with confidence that your devices are ready for fast authentication and reliable transitions between cellular and WiFi networks. Eliminate compatibility surprises, reduce support calls, and ensure your users enjoy trouble-free connectivity from day one.

Essential for mixed legacy device environments

Any organisation with a wide variety of wireless devices can unlock superior security, easier compliance, and reduced operational friction through comprehensive device authentication testing.

Retail: Onboarding diverse POS and handheld devices

Warehouses & Manufacturing: Authenticating scanners, sensors, and IoT gear

Healthcare: Securing patient monitors, tablets, staff devices

Large Enterprises: Ensuring policy compliance in mixed-OS, multi-vendor fleets

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Frequently asked questions

What EAP methods does EAP Inspector test? 

EAP Inspector characterises support for EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-MSCHAPv2, and other common EAP methods. 

Can EAP Inspector detect TLS session resumption support? 

Yes, EAP Inspector automatically identifies which devices in your fleet support TLS session resumption, a critical performance optimisation for wireless networks. 

What's the difference between manual EAP testing and EAP Inspector? 

Manual testing with tools like eapol_test works for individual devices but doesn't scale. EAP Inspector automates testing across your entire device fleet, providing comprehensive authentication profiles and compliance reports. 

Who should use EAP Inspector? 

EAP Inspector is designed for ISPs, mobile network operators, large enterprises, healthcare organisations, and any organisation managing diverse wireless device fleets requiring 802.1X authentication. 

Related Resources

Common EAP configuration problems and how to fix them

If you have followed the steps for configuring EAP and are encountering problems, there are only a few things that go wrong. This article goes through the most common issues and how to fix them.

Configuring EAP for FreeRADIUS

Once FreeRADIUS has been configured to use PAP, it is straightforward to configure the server to use EAP for authentication. This article will walk through all the necessary steps.

Command line testing for EAP with FreeRADIUS

As part of the process of configuring EAP for FreeRADIUS, you will need to test whether or not it works. If you prefer to use a command line tool rather than clicking through windows, this article walks through the steps for testing your EAP configuration.

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