Authentication tab in network properties is missing.

Question

I have tried all the given solutions in the internet, but still the tab does not appear in network device properties. I am using Windows 11. An authentication option comes in Ethernet settings but that does not work properly and I cannot save any changes made to that. Please help!!!

Answer 1

Try these steps:

1. Enable Wired AutoConfig Service:

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
• Find Wired AutoConfig, right-click, and choose Properties.
• Set Startup type to Automatic and click Start.

1. Check Network Adapter Settings:

• Go to Device Manager → Network Adapters.
• Right-click your adapter → Properties.
• Look for 802.1X settings under Advanced tab.

1. Group Policy Check (for Pro versions):

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc.
• Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Network → Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies.
• Enable Enable network authentication.

Restart and check again. Try these steps:

1. Enable Wired AutoConfig Service:

• Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
• Find Wired AutoConfig, right-click, and choose Properties.
• Set Startup type to Automatic and click Start.

1. Check Network Adapter Settings:

• Go to Device Manager → Network Adapters.
• Right-click your adapter → Properties.
• Look for 802.1X settings under Advanced tab.

1. Group Policy Check (for Pro versions):

• Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc.
• Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Network → Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies.
• Enable Enable network authentication.

Restart and check again.