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| + | This article describes how to setup '''EAP-TLS''' on various Linux distributions. EAP-TLS is a strong wireless encryption scheme of choice for many large institutions such as universities and corporations and is used by Virginia Tech for connections to [[VT-Wireless]]. | ||
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| + | ==Obtaining the VT-Wireless Certificate== | ||
| + | Regardless of what program you use to make your connection, you will need to [https://netcert.cns.vt.edu/netcert/ obtain your p12 certificate and password from CNS]. Complete the form and download the p12 certificate file. Save the certificate password permanently and copy it for immediate use. You will need it in setting up your connection to VT-Wireless. | ||
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Revision as of 22:28, 3 April 2011
This article describes how to setup EAP-TLS on various Linux distributions. EAP-TLS is a strong wireless encryption scheme of choice for many large institutions such as universities and corporations and is used by Virginia Tech for connections to VT-Wireless.
Obtaining the VT-Wireless Certificate
Regardless of what program you use to make your connection, you will need to obtain your p12 certificate and password from CNS. Complete the form and download the p12 certificate file. Save the certificate password permanently and copy it for immediate use. You will need it in setting up your connection to VT-Wireless.
