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Chapter 6 Using EAP Authentication
Using PEAP
Windows NT or 2000 Domain Databases or LDAP Databases Only
Step 1
If your computer is running Windows XP, a pop-up message appears above the Windows system tray
informing you that you need to select a certificate or other credentials to access the network. Click this
message.
Step 2
If a message appears indicating the root certification authority for the server’s certificate and it is the
correct certification authority, click OK to accept the connection. Otherwise, click Cancel.
Step 3
If a message appears indicating the server to which your client adapter is connected and it is the correct
server to connect to, click OK to accept the connection. Otherwise, click Cancel.
Step 4
Perform one of the following:
•
If your computer is running Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 3 and the Windows 2000 Wireless
802.1X hot fix), the Static Password screen appears (see
Figure 6-10
). Go to
Step 5
.
•
If your computer is running Windows XP, a pop-up message appears above the Windows system tray
prompting you to process your logon information for your wireless network. Click this message. The
Static Password screen appears (see
Figure 6-10
).
Figure 6-10 Static Password Screen
Step 5
Enter your PEAP authentication username and password (which are registered with the RADIUS server).
Step 6
Select your domain name from the drop-down list or type it in if applicable and click OK. The client
adapter should now EAP authenticate.
Step 7
If you also have a locally cached Windows password, you must change it manually in Windows to
synchronize your passwords. To do so, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete, select Change Password, and enter your
old password once and your new password twice.
