prevent unauthorized laptops from using a network

[Arnold]

How do I prevent unauthorized laptops from using a network that uses DHCP
for dynamic addressing? I do not want users coming in with laptops from home
and plugging in a port and getting a IP address and able to logon.

I run Win2000 Server
I have WinXP& Win2000 pro for desktops.

thanks
Arnold

 

[Tim Rains [MSFT]]

Hi Arnold. Thank-you for your post.

One way to do this is to use 802.1x. Today, many wireless networks use
802.1x, but it is just as useful on wired networks.

This paper contains the steps to implement this type of solution:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/b/0/e/b0e2a363-0044-4327-8f17-020818f
57234/Wired_depl.doc

I hope this helps.

Tim Rains
Product Support Services
Microsoft Corporation

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

 

[robert]

in DHCP setup a reserved pool so that only local clients get ip's.

 

[Arnold]

I am sorry, but I am new to windows2000, I've been using Linux for last
couple of years. Brought in to help client with their unix envoiroment, they
asked me if I could do this too.

How would I go about doing that?

Thank you for your help

Arnold