Mary a remote user, connects her Windows 10 laptop
on February 24, 2009, 5:30 AM PST Wireless networks can be very convenient for businesses as they eliminate reliance on Ethernet cabling. Using Active Directory and Group Policy to configure and support Wireless in the enterprise can simplify the process even further. Wireless networking in an office environment can supplement the Ethernet network in case of an outage or, in some cases, replace it altogether. Using Wireless Access Points (WAPs) to connect remote users or desktop PCs can be a very simple way to get everything
up and running quickly. And leveraging the power and centralization of Active Directory when setting up your wireless infrastructure can save time for all parties involved. Getting started Follow these steps:
Note: Once the GPO is added here, any objects that exist in this OU will have the policies defined by the linked GPOs applied to them. Enter a name for the GPO you are creating and click OK. Doing this will create the object and link to the OU. Be sure to use a descriptive name for the GPO to make future management a bit easier. Once the object is created, there will be no settings defined within the object. Right-click the GPO and select edit to configure the settings you need. Many, many settings for a GPOWhen opening the GPO for editing, there will be many options available for configuration. To find the Wireless settings, expand the computer configuration node, then expand Windows Settings and from there, Security Settings. Listed under Security Settings you will see Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies. Click on this node to display any existing configuration items. Creating a new Wireless Network PolicyRight-click in the details pane on the right of the console with the Wireless Network Policies node highlighted and select Create Wireless Network Policy, as shown in Figure A. Figure AThis will open the Wireless Network Policy Wizard. Click Next to bypass the welcome screen. On the next screen, enter a name for the Wireless Network Policy and a description, as in Figure B. Figure BNote: Using a description can help you in the event that modifications are needed later. Figure COn the properties sheet for the Wireless network policy, the general page displays the settings created by the wizard, the name and description, but also allows you to configure the following:
The Preferred Networks tab of the Wireless Network Policy Properties dialog (Figure D) allows configuration of the preferred networks that clients should connect to. To add a preferred network, complete the following steps:
You can choose from the following network types:
Select the data encryption type associated with the authentication method chosen that meets the needs of your organization. For Open and Shared authentication types, you can choose not to provide the key automatically. With either WPA setting, this option is grayed out. Select if this network is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network that does not use access points. If you do not need to configure other settings, click OK to close the properties dialog box. After clicking OK and allowing Group Policy to refresh in your Domain, any objects moved into the OU with this GPO linked and enabled will be configured to allow Wireless Network Policies to be used.
Which of the following devices are most commonly used to connect a LAN?Correct. The cable modem is the hardware device used to connect the local area network (LAN) to a cable Internet service provider (ISP).
Which of the following is the best step for the technician to take in securing the router?Which of the following is the best step for the technician to take in securing the router to meet this requirement? Change the router's default administrative password.
Which of the following is used to uniquely identify a computer on a network?The Correct Answer is "IP address". Every machine on the Internet has a unique identifying number, called an IP Address. The IP stands for Internet Protocol, which is the language that computers use to communicate over the Internet.
What Should Jerry do when dealing with the client?What should Jerry do when dealing with the client? (Select all that apply.) Compliment the client on his knowledge. Ask the client to backtrack to see what things he tried in order to fix the computer. Check the simple things first to make sure you do not miss anything.
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