Chapter Summary

Deploying 802.1X enforcement involves configuration of Active Directory, 802.1X access points, NAP health policy servers, remediation servers, and NAP clients. After an initial configuration in reporting mode, test enforcement mode on a subset of NAP clients. Last, configure enforcement mode for all 802.1X clients. After deploying enforcement mode, ongoing maintenance of 802.1X enforcement consists of adding NAP clients, adding SHAs and SHVs, and managing 802.1X access points. To troubleshoot 802.1X enforcement, verify network connectivity and configuration for NAP clients, 802.1X access points, NAP health policy servers, and remediation servers.

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