Implementation of 802.1X on Moobilenet
Leads
Tom Arons, Infrastructure Architect: tgarons@ucdavis.edu; (530) 752-1750
Mark Redican, NOC Manager: mredican@ucdavis.edu; (530) 752-9500
- 802.1x authentication for wireless without network admission control is ready to move into production mode. The hardware and associated software infrastructure is tested and in place.
- The customer service issues need to be worked out. We will be working with the School of Veterinary Medicine to learn from their experience as theirs will be the first large population of users. We are investigating a configuration agent from the RADIUS vendor that is expected to lighten the customer service load. The team will be meeting with the vendor in the next couple of weeks. Parameters for beta testing will be set up shortly thereafter.
- A Radius server and software package have been deployed. Testing of 802.1x authentication services with the Radius server is underway.
- 802.1x services are expected to be deployed in a limited production mode in March 2007. MoobileNet-x is expected to be in full production by summer.
- Incorporate a 802.1x component to the existing MoobileNet wireless network.
- Provide direct access to the campus wired network (without going through the BlueSocket gateways)
In partnership with the Veterinary School, CR has tested and deployed a controller-based wireless solution that scales to support incidental as well as intensive use.
- This solution provides scalability by supporting high-density spaces such as classrooms, as well as medium and low-density areas.
- Authentication and security mechanisms have been integrated and the solution is in use at the Vet Med Instructional Facility where 802.1x authentication is undergoing integration and testing.
- Plan for supplicant support
- IT Express support model
- Self-help configuration guides
- Downloadable configuration tool
- Communications
- Populate LDAP with password hashes