Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks

Now you can approach 802.1x implementation with confidenceYou know it's essential, and you've heard that it can be tricky - implementing the 802.1x standard. Here is a road map that will steer you safely around the pitfalls, smooth out the rough patches, and guide you to a successful implementation of 802.1x in both wired and wireless networks. Complete with step-by-step instructions, recommendations to help you choose the best solutions, and troubleshooting tips, it lets you benefit from the experience of others who have met the challenge.Get an overview of port-based authentication and network architecture conceptsExamine EAPOL, RADIUS, and EAP-Methods protocolsUnderstand 802.1x protocol packet structure and operationExplore and evaluate complete 802.1x-based security solutions for various needsLearn what parts are necessary to construct a complete network access-control systemConfigure your system and assure that all aspects of it work togetherFollow step-by-step instructions and screen shots to successfully set up 802.1x-based security solutions and make them workGeier, Jim is the author of 'Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780470168608 and ISBN 0470168609.