Implementing 802.1X security solutions for wired and wireless networks / Jim Geier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geier, James T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

IEEE 802.11 (Standard).

IEEE 802.16 (Standard).

Wireless LANs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 enable you to approach 802.1x implementation with confidence so that you can conduct 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.

Contents:

Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions for Wired and Wireless Networks; About the Author; Credits; Contents; Introduction; Part I: Concepts; Chapter 1: Network Architecture Concepts; Computer Network Defined; Network Components; Network Types; Logical Network Architecture; IEEE 802 Standards; Wireless Impairments; Addressing; Chapter 2: Port-Based Authentication Concepts; 802.1X Port-Based Authentication Terminology; Authentication Benefits; Primary Components; Port-Based Authentication Operation; A Historical Perspective; Part II: Standards and Protocols; Chapter 3: EAPOL Protocol

EAPOL RecapEAPOL Encapsulation; EAPOL Packet Structure; EAPOL Packet Types; EAP Packet Structure; EAP Packet Types; 802.3 Frame Structure; 802.11 Frame Structure; Chapter 4: RADIUS Protocols; RADIUS Recap; RADIUS Packet Structure; RADIUS Packet Types; RADIUS Attributes; Authentication Server Selection Considerations; Chapter 5: EAP-Methods Protocol; EAP-Methods Recap; EAP-Method Encapsulation; EAP-Method Packet Structure; Original EAP-Method Types; Additional EAP-Method Types; Wi-Fi Alliance Certification; EAP-Method Selection Considerations; Part III: Implementation

Chapter 6: Configuring Supplicants Supplicant Recap; Choosing Supplicants; Common Supplicant Configuration Parameters; Configuring Client Radios; Chapter 7: Configuring Authenticators; Authenticator Recap; Choosing Authenticators; Common Authenticator Configuration Parameters; Configuring Wireless Access Points; Authenticator Management; Chapter 8: Configuring Authentication Servers; Authentication Server Recap; Choosing RADIUS Servers; Installing RADIUS Software; Common RADIUS Configuration Parameters; Chapter 9: Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Approaches; Test Tools

Network Connectivity Issues Supplicant Issues; Authenticator Issues; Authentication Server Issues; Guest Access Issues; Appendix: RFC 3748: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP); Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP); 1. Introduction; 2. Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP); 3. Lower Layer Behavior; 4. EAP Packet Format; 5. Initial EAP Request/Response Types; 6. IANA Considerations; 7. Security Considerations; 8. Acknowledgements; 9. References; Appendix A. Changes from RFC 2284; Full Copyright Statement; GLOSSARY; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

9786611381844

9781281381842

1281381845

9780470370285

0470370289

OCLC:

254393126