# Ethernet

Last updated: August 14, 2026

This page explains how to configure the Chromebook Ethernet Profile in MDM. It details the available profile settings, including authentication type using Enterprise (802.1X) protocol, supported EAP protocols such as PEAP, TTLS, and LEAP along with their inner protocols, authentication credentials and CA certificates for client-based authentication, and proxy configuration options covering both manual and automatic modes. Administrators can use this profile to enforce secure, authenticated Ethernet access on managed Chromebook devices.

You can configure Ethernet settings for Chromebooks.

## Profile Description

| Profile Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Authentication Type | Specify if the Ethernet is to be authenticated using Enterprise (802.1X) protocol. |
| **Configure Protocol** |  |
| Protocols Supported | Choose the type of protocol |
| Inner Protocols **(Can be configured only if Protocols Supported is PEAP and TTLS)** | Specify the type of inner protocol to be used |
| **Configure Authentication** |  |
| User Name | User Name of the device, (%username%)will get the appropriate User Name, mapped to the device |
| Password **(Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is LEAP)** | User password for initial connection |
| CA Certificate(Can be configured only if Protocol Supported is TTLS/PEAP | Specify the certificate to be used for Client-Based Authentication(CBA). |
| Externally Visible Identification | Visible identification |
| **Configure Proxy** |  |
| Proxy Settings | Manual or Automatic |
| Server URL **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Automatic)** | Specify the URL, which contains the proxy file. |
| Server **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the proxy server to be used. |
| Port **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the proxy port to be used. |
| Secure HTTP Server **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the secure HTTP proxy server to be used. |
| Secure HTTP Port **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the secure HTTP proxy port to be used. |
| FTP Proxy Server **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the FTP proxy server to be used. |
| FTP Proxy Port **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the FTP proxy port to be used. |
| SOCKS Proxy Server **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the SOCKS proxy server to be used. |
| SOCKS Proxy Port **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | Specify the SOCKS proxy port to be used. |
| User Name **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | User Name of the device, (%username%)will get the appropriate User Name, mapped to the device |
| Password **(Can be configured only if Proxy Settings is Manual)** | User password for initial connection |

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **What Ethernet authentication protocols are supported for Chromebook device profiles?** ManageEngine MDM supports Enterprise (802.1X) authentication for Chromebook Ethernet device profiles, with EAP protocols including PEAP, TTLS, and LEAP along with their respective inner authentication protocols.
- **Can proxy settings be configured in the Chromebook Ethernet device profile?** Yes, the Chromebook Ethernet device profile in ManageEngine MDM includes proxy configuration options to route Ethernet traffic through a designated proxy server.
- **Does the Ethernet device profile apply to all users on a shared Chromebook?** Yes, when configured as a device profile, the Ethernet settings apply to the entire Chromebook regardless of which user is signed in, ensuring consistent network access for all users on that device.