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| IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Wireless Connections | | 04/01/02, Bitpipe | |
The IEEE 802.1X standard defines port-based, network access control that is used to provide authenticated network access for Ethernet networks. Port-based network access control uses the physical characteristics of a switched LAN infrastructure to authenticate devices that are attached to a switch port. The ability to send and receive frames using an Ethernet switch port is denied if the authentication process fails. While this standard is designed for wired Ethernet networks, it has been adapted for use on IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs. Windows XP supports IEEE 802.1X authentication for all LAN-based network adapters. | |
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