Configuration of the Windows 7 WLAN client

WLAN configuration is illustrated with the example of a Windows 7 client. Here, a new wireless connection is added using the Manage wireless networks dialog box.

The Network Name, along with Safety Type and Encryption Type are manually saved in the assistant.

After the new connection has been added using the assistant, the connection settings must be further adjusted.

In the process, the previously-installed certificate from the certification authority is selected as a trustworthy certificate in the safety method settings Protected EAP (PEAP) . This configuration step defines the Windows 2008 RADIUS server as a trustworthy remote terminal.

Using the generated certificate, a secure connection is established between the WLAN client and the Windows 2008 server when setting up the WLAN connection. This connection serves for transmission of the Windows login data (user- or computer authentication) to the Microsoft Network Policy Server (RADIUS server).