801.x bypass

[piasterloo]

Folks ,Is it possible to bypass 802.1x authentication for a wireless client (iPad) in Meraki ?

[alemabrahao]

Yes, It is, you need to use the allow list.

I'm sorry for the wrong information, I just realized it now.

[ConnorL]

A client still needs to authenticate to the SSID before any Allow/Deny lists come into play. Adding the client to the allow list would simply bypass any splash or firewall settings.

You'll need to create a separate SSID, however seeing as iPads do support .1x auth, what's the user case you're attempting to solve here? Cert based auth for devices like iPads works well. 

[TBHPTL]

100%, you can't bypass 802.1X that happens before an IP is issued. Any bypass like MAB would have to be on the actual RADIUS server...