Wired Security Settings - What Are They?

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I turned off WiFi yesterday and switched to a CAT6 wired connection (and got an instant speed boost from 300 Mbps to 500 Mbps!). I checked Settings, Network, Wired, Security, and there is an option to turn on 802.1x Security. (I took a screenshot, but for some reason, this page won't let me upload it.)

Should I turn it on? If so, which setting should I use? I already have UFW turned On to default settings, and my ISP said the modem they provide also has a firewall built in and active.

(I'm running OS 18.1 and using a desktop, not a laptop).

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Did You clicked on this Icon:
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How big (file size) was the screenshot?

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I believe this is mainly for corporate network use, but worth reading more.
I have found this explanation possibly the clearest I have read so far. How To Set Up 802.1X Network Authentication on Ubuntu | Keytos Docs

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It is 22.9 KB.

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It decided to upload today ...

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Ah, it works now.

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Thanks for the information! I don't need to turn this on since I'm the only user on a home network.

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I covered this in my w.i.p. Unofficial Manual for Zorin 18.1 Core.

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And not as elaborate in the finished one for 18:

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Thanks for the information! I've downloaded a copy and am keeping it for future reference in case I need it.

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