Turn off 802.1X in MacOS

Creation date: 12/22/2025 12:12 PM    Updated: 12/23/2025 1:47 PM   802.1x mac macos network
Due to recent changes in our networking protocols, users may see a prompt after signing onto their computers:


To resolve this issue, please complete the following steps:

Steps:
  • Open System Settings (Apple logo in Finder, at top left -> System Settings)
  • Select Network
  • Choose the network interface: Ethernet (wired)
  • Click Details… (or Advanced…, depending on macOS version)
  • Select 802.1X from the sidebar
  • Uncheck: Enable automatic 802.1X authentication
  • Click OK
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