Checklist: Deploying 802.1X Authenticated Wired Access
Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
This checklist includes the deployment tasks for deploying 802.1X authenticated wired access.
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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: Deploying 802.1X Authenticated Wired Access
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Configure settings on 802.1X-capable switches for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), 802.1X, and wired security. |
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Create a wired user security group in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) that contains the users who are allowed to access the network by using the 802.1X-capable switches deployed on your network. |
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Configure 802.1X wired client connectivity and security settings by using Group Policy. |
Use Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies to Configure Wired Client Computers |
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Configure 802.1X-capable switches as RADIUS clients and configure network policies for authenticated wired access in NPS. |