Checklist: Deploying 802.1X Authenticated Wireless Access
Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista
This checklist includes the deployment tasks for deploying 802.1X authenticated wireless access.
Note
Complete the tasks in this checklist in order. When a reference link takes you to a procedure, return to this topic after you complete the steps in that procedure so that you can continue with the remaining tasks in this checklist.
Checklist: Implementing 802.1X Authenticated Wireless Access
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Configure wireless access point (AP) channel frequencies and settings for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), 802.1X, and wireless security. |
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Create a wireless user security group in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) that contains the users who are allowed to access the network through the wireless access points. |
Use Security Groups for 802.1X Authenticated Wireless Access |
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Configure 802.1X wireless client connectivity and security settings by using Group Policy. |
Use Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies to Configure Wireless Client Computers |
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Configure 802.1X wireless access points as RADIUS clients in Network Policy Server (NPS). |
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Use the 802.1X wizard in NPS to configure one or more network policies for 802.1X wireless access. |