I'd recommend against using "secure" as part of the SSID name ie. 
"cedarwireless-secure"

While WPA2-Ent adds encryption between the client and AP, it doesn't add 
anything else for the data being transported between the client and end-point. 
By including the word "secure" your user-base may have a false sense that 
anything they do while connected to that SSID is being protected by the 
University i.e. "http:// is fine when accessing my bank because I'm using the 
University "secure" wireless network."

I'd also limit the length of the SSIDs as there are some devices that truncate 
names >15 characters.  

Jeff 

>>> Nathan Hay <[email protected]> 03/31/09 12:12 PM >>>
We are trying to decide on some network names for our various networks and we 
are looking for input from other schools.
 
Would anyone mind sharing their SSID names and a brief description of their 
target audience of devices/users?
 
We are specifically interested in choosing a new name for our SSID that is 
primarily for smartphone/PDA/iPhone/iPod touch devices.
 
Here's what we have currently:
 
cedarwireless-guest:  coffee shop type wireless with limited access, only in 
academic buildings
cedarwireless-special:  non-broadcast SSID for smartphone/PDA/iPhone/iPod touch 
and game consoles
cedarwireless-unsecure:  clear network with captive portal for laptops 
(students and others)
cedarwireless-secure:  WPA2-Enterprise network for laptops (students and others)
 
Thanks,
 
Nathan
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nathan P. Hay
Network Engineer
Computer Services
Cedarville University
www.cedarville.edu

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