IEEE802.1x Authentication

[bigal40]

I am trying to enable 802.11 authentication on a dell gx110 running win2k pro. I read on the microsoft website that I needed to update to SP4 which I did, I also enabled the wireless configuration in under services and it says the service is started, but I still do not see an Authentication tab in my Local Area connection properties

 

[spidey07]

Use the client utility for the card. Wireless support in win2k is serverely lacking.

What kind of security settings are on the access point?

 

[acaeti]

The client utility is likely available from the computer/card manufacturer (e.g. Dell). If it is intel wireless, then there is also an Intel driver package/set that comes with the utility. If you posted the name of the card, we could help you find a driver if you are having trouble, though support.dell.com and it's "find me my drivers" utility is really quite good.

 

[bigal40]

I don't have a wireless card, it is just the wired ethernet port built into the motherboard. the way that they authenticate at my school requires you to enable the wireless configuration b/c that SHOULD make the authentication tab show up in the Local Area Connection and then I have to enable "IEEE 802.1x" and then "Protected EAP"

 

[jlazzaro]

reference KB article Q313664

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: jlazzaro
reference KB article Q313664

yep.

Call the helpdesk. Win2K and 802.1x don't play nice.