How to Configure Wi-Fi EAP Settings on Windows 11

Step 1: Configure Using the Settings App

Begin by accessing the Settings app to set up your Wi-Fi EAP configuration.

1. Press Win + I to launch the Settings menu.
2. Go to Network & internet and select Wi-Fi.
3. Click on Manage known networks, followed by the Add network button.
4. Input the SSID (network name) and adjust the security type appropriately. To enable EAP settings, select either the Enterprise option or 802.11X WEP.
5. Choose the necessary EAP type from the dropdown list.
6. Depending on the selected EAP type, provide the authentication method, a private identifier, and designate a trusted server.
7. Review all configurations and click Save to finalize the settings.

Pro Tip: Always double-check your settings before saving, as modifications will require deleting and recreating the profile if you need to change anything afterward.

Step 2: Set Up Wi-Fi EAP Using Command Prompt

Utilizing the Command Prompt offers a powerful way to configure Wi-Fi EAP settings through the netsh command.

The netsh command enables various configuration operations, with the syntax:

netsh [-a AliasFile] [-c Context] [-r RemoteMachine] [-u [DomainName]UserName] [-p Password | *][Command | -f ScriptFile]

Typical netsh command examples include:

• Display all Wi-Fi profiles: netsh wlan show profiles
• View details of a specific profile: netsh wlan show profiles name="ProfileName"
• Export a Wi-Fi profile: netsh wlan export profile name="ProfileName" folder="C:\Nameofthefolder"
• Add a profile from an XML file: netsh wlan add profile filename="C:\Profiles\ProfileName.xml"
• Delete a profile: netsh wlan delete profile name="ProfileName"

You can also create an XML file with configuration parameters and import it using the netsh command.

Step 3: Configure Using the Group Policy Management Console

Opening the Group Policy Management Editor will facilitate the creation of a network policy for EAP settings.

1. Open the Group Policy Management Editor, navigating to Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies.
2. Right-click on Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies and select Create A New Wireless Network Policy for Windows Vista and Later Releases.
3. Click on Add to initiate a new Wi-Fi policy setup, ensuring you choose the Infrastructure option.
4. Within the Security tab, specify an Enterprise authentication method necessary for EAP configuration.
5. After reviewing your settings, click OK to save the configured profile.

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