Microsoft KB Archive/821978

= Group Policy Support for 802.11 and 802.1x Added in Windows XP Service Pack 1 =

Article ID: 821978

Article Last Modified on 7/21/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Itanium-based systems
 * Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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SYMPTOMS
You cannot configure Group Policy for wireless networks (IEEE 802.11x) in Windows XP.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because Windows XP does not include Group Policy support for 802.11x. Group Policy support for 802.11x was added to Windows XP in Windows XP Service Pack 1.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, install the latest Windows XP service pack. For additional information about how to obtain and install the latest service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322389 How to Obtain the Latest Windows XP Service Pack

Keywords: kbprb KB821978

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