We've deployed this exact solution for customers, except using IPSEC instead of PPTP. We always set the client default route through the VPN. Also, the firewall/vpn gateway attached to the AP *only* allows authenticated and encrypted traffic to pass.
IMO, this is the ONLY secure way to deploy wireless. -----Original Message----- From: Brian Bettger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thu 11/14/2002 12:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Subject: Wireless security and VPN Hello, I am searching for a product that incorporates a Wireless Access Point AND VPN authentication to use for nearly all of our wireless rollouts. As you know SSID and WEP are possibly not enough to keep people out of networks. An integrated VPN authentication after SSID and WEP, BUT before network authentication would be REALLY nice. In other words, I turn on my laptop, PDA or workstation, it establishes the primary connection through the use of SSID and WEP, then stops, leaving port 1723 open, dropping all other traffic or attack attempts until I make a secure VPN connection. As soon as I establish the VPN connection I am then prompted (or not) with my NT, Novell, or whatever login. The thought is, a war driver could possibly crack WEP, access to the WAP but is then faced with needing to establish a VPN connection even before he can gain information about the network. The war driver / cracker could only scan and see port 1723. Please pass this on as a request for development if possible. Another point is that it would be nice to have this bundled into one appliance. Additionally pass this on to anyone else you feel may help. Yes, I have looked into Proxim's solution, but it is over priced for my clients (SOHO to medium size business, 25-100 users) and requires two appliances, the WAP and then the VPN appliance. Brian Bettger Systems Engineer Diversint, Inc. Diversified Internet Services Group 360-404-2044 www.diversint.com Technology is Business
