Troubleshooting Windows XP IEEE 802.11 Wireless Access This article describes the tools used to troubleshoot a Windows XP wireless client, a wireless access point (AP), and the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) when using Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.1X authentication for IEEE 802.11-based wireless connections and how each tool is used to gather troubleshooting information. This article also describes the most common problems with IAS authentication and authorization, certificate properties, and the process of certificate validation for both the wireless client certificates and IAS server certificates.
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry trade association with more than 200 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). The certification programs ensure the interoperability of WLAN products from different manufacturers, with the objective of enhancing the wireless user experience.
