802.1x on LAN networks (not WLAN)

[PDuf]

Searching Technet, it seems 802.1x can only be used with
wireless networks.
Our LAN switches support 802.1x (i.e. authentification
with a certificate). Can our Windows XP
workstations authenticate with these switches, provided
that all the infrastructure pieces are in place
(certificate services, IAS, etc...)?
Again, I emphasize that I am concerned with a "wired"
LAN, not WLAN.

Thank you

[Steve Riley [MSFT]]

Can you tell me what you found that implies wireless only? The 802.1X stack
in Windows XP is fully supported on wired networks. A number of customers
have deployed it: it works very well.

--
Steve




"PDuf" > wrote in message
...
> Searching Technet, it seems 802.1x can only be used with
> wireless networks.
> Our LAN switches support 802.1x (i.e. authentification
> with a certificate). Can our Windows XP
> workstations authenticate with these switches, provided
> that all the infrastructure pieces are in place
> (certificate services, IAS, etc...)?
> Again, I emphasize that I am concerned with a "wired"
> LAN, not WLAN.
>
> Thank you

[Jaycee]

Hi,
I know for XP it is OK, but according to what I read on the MS site, Win2000's 802.1x support is only for wireless. I know you must install SP4 or the patch, but nowhere on network settings can I find the setup for 802.1x for Wired NICs. If anyone knows wh
ere I am going wrong or can confirm if I am right I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.

"Steve Riley [MSFT]" wrote:

> Can you tell me what you found that implies wireless only? The 802.1X stack
> in Windows XP is fully supported on wired networks. A number of customers
> have deployed it: it works very well.
>
> --
> Steve
>
>
>
>
> "PDuf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Searching Technet, it seems 802.1x can only be used with
> > wireless networks.
> > Our LAN switches support 802.1x (i.e. authentification
> > with a certificate). Can our Windows XP
> > workstations authenticate with these switches, provided
> > that all the infrastructure pieces are in place
> > (certificate services, IAS, etc...)?
> > Again, I emphasize that I am concerned with a "wired"
> > LAN, not WLAN.
> >
> > Thank you
>
>
>