Client side 802.1X Configuration on Windows

1.       Click on →Start→Run→type ‘services.msc’ press enter

*If you do not see the “Run” button, you can also open it by 'WINDOWS'+R

* you can also open Services.msc by typing it in the Search bar of Windows Start Menu

 

2.       Now navigate down the Services window and find the following option

“Wired AutoConfig”

 

  3.       Double Click on the option

Select the “Automatic” method from the “Startup Type” dropdown menu. Click OK and then close the services window.

4.       Open Run menu by pressing WINDOWS+R, type ncpa.cpl. press Enter.

5.       Select Properties of your Local Area Network Connection and open the Authentication tab

6.       Select the “Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication” option

*if you use LAN at home then you can also check the “Fallback to unauthorized network accesss” otherwise leave it unchecked.

7.       Leave everything unchecked in the “Settings” box. Authentication method should be

Secure Password (EAP-MSCHAP v 2)

8.       Click configure and make sure that windows is not using your built-in username/password for authentication.

9.       Close MSCHAP and EAP properties.

 10.   Click on “Additional Settings” in the Connection Properties

11.   Check the following option

a.       Specify Authentication Mode

b.      From drop down menu select “User Authentication”

c.       Click on Save Credentials and enter your username and password.

12.   Save all windows and close them.