Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Bluesocket....

[Sean Che]

Some differences: * Bluesocket uses web-based interface for authentication, which makes support of PDA or other non-prevailing OSs possible/easier. As I know, lots of VPN solutions require client software. Usually they just don't support PalmOS, WindowCE or MAC or Linux. etc * Bluesocket gives users options. They could choose to use VPN if they think their data need to be encrypted;  or not to use VPN, which is easier for those who don't bother to learn.  * Bluesocket supports more than just Radius or LDAP authentication.  It could pass 802.1x authentication packet transparently. Users could also choose NTLM, MAC device authentication (e,g wireless LAN cell phone), local user database authentciation.  So there's more space left for user to choose. *  Bluesocket also supports more detailed controls such as those based on user, role, location, port. ------------------------------------- Sean Che Network Engineer Network Services Wayne State University Voice: (313)577-1922 Pager: (313)990-5403 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------- Bradford B. Saul wrote: Our setup: AP -> VPN Concentrator -> RADIUS -> LDAP All AP's are on a Layer 2 only VLAN with the VPN as the only way out. We have full RADIUS accounting which tracks addresses, starts, stops, data rates. We are only allowing IP through the VPN, so that takes care of protocols. Only users with valid LDAP credentials can auth. We require VPN-encryption and disallow split-horizon. So with all that said, are there still differences I am missing??? Thanks.... Brad A vpn concentrator is exactly that, device that terminates vpn tunnels. The blue socket wireless gateway does much more than that. We use ours to ensure that no one gets anywhere past the edges of the wireless lan without a valid university account to authenticate at the box. Users can choose to or not to vpn-encrypt their session. The box logs addresses, it can allow only certain protocols to certain addresses, it's really a good product. Aside from some growing pains, we like ours. -Rick At 08:28 AM 10/9/2003, Bradford B. Saul wrote: Ok, so what is the real difference between Bluesocket and a VPN concentrator? They seem to perform the same function. Why would I use Bluesocket vs. VPN? Brad ----------------------------------- Bradford B. Saul Lead Network Engineer IT - Network Engineering Hoffman Hall Room 10, MSC 1401 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 V: (540) 568-2379 F: (540) 568-1696 M: (540) 435-3079 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/. -- Rick Coloccia Network Manager SUNY Geneseo 119 South Hall 1 College Circle Geneseo, NY 14454 Voice: (585) 245-5577 Fax:(585) 245-5579 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/. ----------------------------------- Bradford B. Saul Lead Network Engineer IT - Network Engineering Hoffman Hall Room 10, MSC 1401 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 V: (540) 568-2379 F: (540) 568-1696 M: (540) 435-3079 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/. -- ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/.