
Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks
Jim Geier(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 4. April 2008
Book
Hardback
330 pages
978-0-470-16860-8 (ISBN)
Description
Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks Now you can approach 802.1x implementation with confidence
You 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 concepts
Examine EAPOL, RADIUS, and EAP-Methods protocols
Understand 802.1x protocol packet structure and operation
Explore and evaluate complete 802.1x-based security solutions for various needs
Learn what parts are necessary to construct a complete network access-control system
Configure your system and assure that all aspects of it work together
Follow step-by-step instructions and screen shots to successfully set up 802.1x-based security solutions and make them work
You 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 concepts
Examine EAPOL, RADIUS, and EAP-Methods protocols
Understand 802.1x protocol packet structure and operation
Explore and evaluate complete 802.1x-based security solutions for various needs
Learn what parts are necessary to construct a complete network access-control system
Configure your system and assure that all aspects of it work together
Follow step-by-step instructions and screen shots to successfully set up 802.1x-based security solutions and make them work
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
689 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-16860-8 (9780470168608)
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JIM GEIER is the founder of Wireless-Nets, Ltd., and a 25-year expert on network-based systems. His experience includes analysis, design, software development, installation, and support for secure wireless networks in both public and private use. He has written several books, articles, and tutorials on wireless LANs and Wi-Fi.
Content
Introduction. Part I Concepts.
Chapter 1 Network Architecture Concepts.
Chapter 2 Port-Based Authentication Concepts.
Part II Standards and Protocols.
Chapter 3 EAPOL Protocol.
Chapter 4 RADIUS Protocols.
Chapter 5 EAP-Methods Protocol.
Part III Implementation.
Chapter 6 Configuring Supplicants.
Chapter 7 Configuring Authenticators.
Chapter 8 Configuring Authentication Servers.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting.
Appendix RFC 3748: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
Glossary.
Index.
Chapter 1 Network Architecture Concepts.
Chapter 2 Port-Based Authentication Concepts.
Part II Standards and Protocols.
Chapter 3 EAPOL Protocol.
Chapter 4 RADIUS Protocols.
Chapter 5 EAP-Methods Protocol.
Part III Implementation.
Chapter 6 Configuring Supplicants.
Chapter 7 Configuring Authenticators.
Chapter 8 Configuring Authentication Servers.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting.
Appendix RFC 3748: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
Glossary.
Index.