Microsoft RADIUS Server

Click here to find out more about RADIUS server and authentication process.

Microsoft has also a new version of RADIUS, it is called NPM (Network Policy Manager) and it runs on Windows Server 2008. Both versions of RADIUS can also be a RADIUS proxy. RADIUS proxy forwards authentication and accounting messages to other RADIUS servers.

It can be simple and handy solution, especially for small enterprises. With Microsoft Server 2000/2003/2008 in the same box you have an Active Directory, RADIUS Server, Certificate Authority – everything what you need for Security in your network, both wired and wireless.

The IAS server is extremely stable, secure and robust. It can run for years without any downtime and without reboots. You can be sure that the same case will be with the new Network Policy Server. Only fault from Microsoft’s RADIUS servers is they are not for free.

Radius server is essential for implementation of the wireless security. Read more about the security in WiFi networks on Wireless Internet Security.

There are two kinds of WPA security – WPA in personal mode and WPA in Enterprise mode. What makes a difference in these two kinds of wireless encryption is the Radius server. For the Enterprise mode wireless security should have Radius server. More about the WPA on What is WPA.

Lately you can find articles and videos on the internet about hacking WPA, and maybe lots of you are not even sure in using a WPA for the security in your home or office. If you want to make your wireless network secure as the wired network, read How can you protect from Hacking WPA.

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