Part 3: Enabling IEEE 802

Part 3: Enabling IEEE 802.1x 

In this project, you will enable support for 802.1x on a Microsoft Windows computer with a wired connection (there are different steps for wireless devices). 802.1x is a standard protocol used by many organizations to authenticate users. You must be logged in as an Administrator for this project.  

1.  First you must enable the Wired AutoConfig service, which by default is turned off. Click the Start button and in the Search box, type services.msc and then press Enter. 

2.  If you are prompted by UAC, enter the password or click Yes. 

3.  In the Services dialog box, click the Standard tab at the bottom of the screen. 

4.  Scroll down to Wired AutoConfig and then right-click it and click Start. The service is now enabled. 

5.  Open the Network Connections by clicking the Start button and then clicking Control Panel. 

6.  Click Network and Internet. 

7.  Click Network and Sharing Center. 

8.  In the left pane, click Change adapter settings. 

9.  Double-click the network interface card being used. 

10.  Click Properties. 

11.  If you are prompted by UAC, enter the password or click Yes. 

12.  Click Authentication. 

13.  Click Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication if necessary. 

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14.  If necessary, under Choose a network authentication method, select Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP). 

15.  Click Additional Settings and view the different IEEE 802.1X options. 

16.  Click Cancel. 

17.  Click OK. 

18.  Close all windows. 

19. What additional security does 802.1x authentication provide over CHAP (Challenge-Handshake)?