Md5 Authentication For Windows Xp - Linksys WRT51AB User Manual

Windows XP supports 802.1x with MD5 or TLS authentication. In this appen-
dix, the following sections will discuss 802.1x configuration for PCs running
Windows XP. If you are using MD5 authentication, proceed to "MD5
Authentication for Windows XP." If you are using TLS authentication, go to the
appropriate section, "Digital Certificate Installation" or "TLS Authentication
for Windows XP," depending on whether or not you have already installed a
digital certificate on your PC.
If your PC is not running Windows XP, then your PC must use third-party
802.1x client software. For instructions on how to configure 802.1x through
third-party software, refer to that application's documentation.

MD5 Authentication for Windows XP

Important: Make sure you have the User name, Password, Logon
domain (if applicable), and WEP key needed to access the appropriate
wireless network. If you need any of this information, contact your net-
work administrator beforehand.
1. Make sure you have installed the wireless adapter correctly into your PC.
Click the Wireless Network Connection icon located in your computer's
system tray.
Note: These are the instructions and screenshots for Windows XP
without Service Pack 1 installed. If you have already installed
Service Pack 1, enter the keyword 802.1x in the Windows XP search
engine for your 802.1x setup instructions.
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2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the
appropriate network, and click the Advanced... button.
3. Click the Authentication tab. Make sure the box next to Enable network
access control using IEEE 802.1X is checked. In the drop-down box next
to EAP type, select MD5-Challenge. Make sure the box next to
Authenticate as computer when computer information is available is
checked. Then click the OK button.
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