I'm connecting my Windows XP SP3 clients to a WPA2 Enterprise secured wifi network.
The WiFi network is secured using an external RADIUS server with PEAP/MSCHAPv2 as the authentication method.
The problem is that the wireless only connects after a user logins to Windows. (Also the wireless disconnects after the user logouts)
How can I get it to connect before a user logins?
Best Answer
In my experience with wireless enterprise authentication in Windows XP, this is entirely dependent upon the wireless adapter and its attendant drivers and utilities. In past scenarios, I've used Intel Pro wireless adapters and they have two features that might be of use to you: Single Sign On (SSO) and Pre-Logon Connect (PLC).
In short, you will need to work with the utilities of the wireless adapter to create saved profiles for the wireless networks that you want a computer to connect to before the Windows GINA.