802.1x Test Lab Requirements

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The infrastructure for the 802.1x network consists of one desktop server computer, one CEPC, three wireless access points, and one hub. Using multiple access points provides you with a broad spectrum of test scenarios.

The requirements listed refer to the hardware and software Microsoft used for testing purposes. If you decide to use different products in your wireless network, refer to the product-specific documentation.

The following illustration shows a schematic of the 802.1x network you will create.

The following table shows the devices that are required for this network.

Item name and function Software Configured as
PBHOST

Development and host computer.

 Windows 2000 Professional Edition or later with Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder installed. Host computer for CEPC.
CETEST

Wireless client device.

 Windows CE .NET 4.1 or later. An Enterprise Web Pad with applications. See Creating a Wireless Configuration for a CEPC for a list of required components.
TESTSERVER

Domain controller, IAS server, and certificate server.

 Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 3 or later. Must have the following items installed and configured:
  • Active Directory Services
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • WINS
  • Certificate Services
  • IAS Server
OPEN

Provides open wireless access. Used for connection with a SSID.

 Proprietary software. CISCO AIRONET 350** series Ethernet Access Point.
SHARED

Provides shared wireless access. Used for WEP key-based connection.

 Proprietary software. CISCO AIRONET 350** series Ethernet Access Point.
CE8021X

Provides open wireless access using 8021x authentication Must support IEEE 802.1x.

 Proprietary software. CISCO AIRONET 350** series Ethernet Access Point.

Additional Hardware Requirements

The following table shows the additional hardware you will need to set up your test lab.

Item Number
PCMCIA network adapter for CEPC, compatible with Windows CE .NET 4.1. 3
Wireless LAN Adapter for CEPC compatible with Windows CE .NET 4.1, for example Cisco 340 or 350 series wireless LAN adapter. 1
Ethernet cables. 10
Hubs. 2

**The non-Microsoft software and hardware referenced in this document are included for illustrative purposes only. Illustrations that use such third party software and hardware as examples are not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation of any of these products. We provide this information only as a convenience for our customers for purposes of explaining a practical application and do not provide warranties of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

See Also

How to Set Up an 802.1x Network and Connect to It with a CEPC | 802.1x Authentication

Last updated on Wednesday, April 13, 2005

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