Extensible Authentication Protocol (EapHost)
Registry Name:
EapHost
Display Name:
Extensible Authentication Protocol
Description:
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) service provides network authentication in such scenarios as 802.1x wired and wireless, VPN, and Network Access Protection (NAP). EAP also provides application programming interfaces (APIs) that are used by network access clients, including wireless and VPN clients, during the authentication process. If you disable this service, this computer is prevented from accessing networks that require EAP authentication.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\eapsvc.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
Log On As:
localSystem
Additional Information:
None at this time