leap

About this tag
The tag 'leap' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Cisco LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) authentication in Windows environments. Users report issues with LEAP support in Windows 7 and Vista, often requiring third-party tools like Intel ProSet to enable the protocol. Topics include troubleshooting LEAP connectivity, configuring authentication for enterprise wireless networks, and comparing LEAP to other security protocols like WPA2. The tag also appears in a broader context referencing 'leap day' in relation to Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Content focuses on practical solutions for enabling LEAP on Windows systems, particularly for users in institutional settings that rely on legacy Cisco access points.
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    Windows 7 HP/Compaq CQ62 423NR

    While I await a power supply for my Dell desktop, I have resurrected my HP laptop. There are a few items which I think I can delete but thought I'd check first, Cisco EAP-Fast module, Cisco LEAP module, Cisco PEAP module, Microsoft Visual C++ from 2005, (two of these), MSXML 4.0 SP2 (2 of...
    • Fenway16
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    • canon ccleaner cisco compaq eap-fast hp laptop leap maintenance msxml peap performance performance issues portable power supply printer software tech support uninstall visual c++ windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software

  2. Windows 8 Microsoft Takes a Leap of Faith With Windows 8

    In time for leap day, Windows 8 Consumer Preview garners early positive reviews, but we're a long way before it lands. Link Removed
    • News
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    • consumer preview launch leap microsoft review windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  3. Windows 7 Frustration Over Lack of LEAP Protocol Support in Windows 7 Beta

    When Vista came out.....no LEAP protocol....months later, finally, a KB allowed Intel ProSet to show LEAP as a security protocol option (Windows6.0-KB932063-x86). Fast forward: Win 7 Beta....again, out of the box, no LEAP.....why not? WEP and No authentication are both options, and are low /...
    • champamp
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    • authentication beta testing challenges cisco compatibility feedback intel proset issues kms leap legacy systems network protocol security tech support user experience wep windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Configuring Cisco LEAP Authentication on Windows 7: A Troubleshooting Guide

    Anyone figure out how to use Cisco LEAP on Windows 7? Normally on Vista, you install the Intel ProSet utils and LEAP is then available as an authentication protocol - but that is not true on Windows 7 - it's a pain to use wired networking at work --- WPA2 works fine at home.
    • jmsavoy
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    • authentication cisco intel proset leap network protocol windows 7 windows vista wired connection wpa2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 LEAP not working

    Hi, I can connect to a WPA network at home, but at work when I try to connect to our LEAP network I can not - and do not see a LEAP option when I try to manually set up the connection - any ideas?
    • jmsavoy
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    • connection leap network settings troubleshooting wifi windows wpa2
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking