Network Policy Setup for EAP/TLS

To configure the 802.1X connection policy to set up 802.1X connections, perform the following steps:
  1. Open Server Manager.
  2. Expand Network Policy and Access Services, and select NPS (Local).
    The Standard Configuration section should appear in the center pane.
  3. Select RADIUS server for 802.1X Wireless or Wired Connections, and click Configure 802.1X.
  4. In the Select 802.1X Connection Type window, select Secure Wireless Connections, enter a Name for the wireless connection, and click Next.

    Select 802.1X Connection Type

  5. In the Specify 802.1X Switches window, click Add to configure a wireless access point (RADIUS client).
  6. In the New RADIUS Client window, enter settings for the wireless access point, and click OK. Repeat this step to add additional RADIUS clients. Click Next on the Specify 802.1X Switches window to continue.
    Note: If you already have a RADIUS client configured, skip to Step 10.

    New RADIUS Client

  7. In the Configure Authentication Method window, select Smart Card or other certificate.
  8. To configure a RADIUS client, click Configure.
  9. In the Smart Card or other Certificate Properties window, select the NPS RADIUS server certificate that you imported to the Computer Enterprise Trust store. (See Import the RADIUS Server Certificate for the NPS.) Click OK.

    Configure Authentication Method

  10. When you select the server certificate, click Next in the Configure an Authentication Method window.
  11. Set up User Groups and Traffic Controls, if needed.
  12. Click Finish.
    The RADIUS client configuration is added.

In this section:

  1. Prioritize the 802.1X Configuration
Parent topic: Configuring the Network Policy Server