Simulation of EAP method selection and negotiation mechanism

Abstract

Authentication is an important aspect in network security, especially in wireless network where unauthorized user can gain access to the network without any physical access. One of the authentication protocols that have been used in wireless networks is the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). This paper discusses the simulation development and simulation results of a mechanism to select and negotiate the suitable EAP method to be used in EAP authentication between two nodes.