So putting users in the "users" file will allow me to authenticate wireless XP clients using only a password (no certificates)? I realize it is unsecure...

From: "Alan DeKok" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: WinXP SP1/wireless/FreeRADIUS Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:12:59 -0500


"Tim Cross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> All I need is for WinXP to authenticate against freeradius using my Linux
> server's passwd file that way I can consolidate passwords.


  It's impossible.  The security design of the protocols involved
makes it impossible.

  You will need clear-text or NT-hashed passwords on FreeRADIUS to
authenticate XP.

  Alan DeKok.


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