How to Install FreeRADIUS on Windows 11

In this tutorial, you will learn how to install FreeRADIUS on Windows 11. FreeRADIUS is a popular open-source RADIUS server that is used to provide authentication, authorization, and accounting services for network devices.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Windows 11 machine
  • Administrative access to the machine
  • A stable Internet connection
  • Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 or later. You can download it from here

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download FreeRADIUS

The first step is to download the latest version of FreeRADIUS for Windows from the official website. You can download it from the following link: https://freeradius.org/download.html.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

After you have downloaded the ZIP file, extract it to a location on your machine using a tool like 7-Zip or Winzip.

Step 3: Install FreeRADIUS

Now, navigate to the extracted directory and run the installer file freeradius-server.exe. You will see the installation wizard window as shown below.

Installation Wizard

Click on the "Next" button to proceed. The next screen will ask you to read and accept the license terms. After reading, check the box next to "I accept the agreement" and click on the "Next" button.

License Agreement

The next screen will ask you to select the components you want to install. Leave the default selection as is and click on the "Next" button.

Select Components

The next screen will ask you to select the location where you want to install FreeRADIUS. Leave it as the default location and click on the "Next" button.

Installation Location

The next screen will ask you to select the start menu folder for FreeRADIUS. Leave the default selection as is and click on the "Next" button.

Start Menu Folder

After that, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.

Install Button

Once the installation is complete, click on the "Finish" button to close the installation wizard.

Step 4: Start FreeRADIUS

After the installation is complete, you can start FreeRADIUS by going to the installation directory and double-clicking the radiusd.exe file.

Radiusd.exe File

When FreeRADIUS starts, you will see a command prompt window showing the status of the FreeRADIUS server.

Command Prompt

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and started FreeRADIUS on Windows 11.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install FreeRADIUS on Windows 11. The process is relatively easy and straightforward, and you should now be able to provide authentication, authorization, and accounting services for your network devices with the FreeRADIUS server.