How to export wifi with PEAP authentication?

Question

How can I export PEAP-authenticated wifi? I want to set up PEAP-authenticated wifi from computer A to computer B. How can I export the configuration file? Also, can I skip the user authentication? (username, password) I have tried to use netsh wlan command to export other non-PEAP authenticated wifi but since PEAP uses key authentication, the export failed and still needs user verification...

Answer 1

Hi 繼增 邱

Exporting the configuration of a PEAP-authenticated Wi-Fi network to transfer it from one computer to another can be challenging since it involves sensitive user credentials. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) requires a username and password for authentication, and those credentials are typically stored securely on each individual device.

It's important to note that exporting and importing PEAP credentials without user authentication would not be recommended due to security concerns. The authentication process is in place to protect user credentials and ensure secure network access.

However, if you want to export the configuration settings of a PEAP-authenticated Wi-Fi network from computer A to computer B, including the necessary certificate information, you can follow these general steps:

1. Open a Command Prompt as Administrator on computer A.
2. Use the following command to export the Wi-Fi profile to an XML file:

netsh wlan export profile name="YourNetworkName" folder="C:\Path\To\Export\Folder" key=clear

Replace "YourNetworkName" with the name of the PEAP-authenticated network you want to export and specify the folder where you want to save the XML file.

3. Copy the exported XML file to computer B using a USB drive, network transfer, or any other means of file transfer.
4. Open a Command Prompt as Administrator on computer B.
5. Use the following command to import the Wi-Fi profile from the XML file:

netsh wlan add profile filename="C:\Path\To\Import\XML\File.xml"

Specify the path to the XML file exported from computer A.

This process will import the Wi-Fi profile, including the necessary settings and certificate information, onto computer B. However, keep in mind that the user authentication step will still be required when connecting to the Wi-Fi network on computer B.

By following these steps, you can transfer the PEAP-authenticated Wi-Fi network's configuration from one computer to another, but you will still need to provide the necessary credentials to authenticate and connect to the network on computer B.