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On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 2:30 PM, Lee H Badman <[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks... got a link? I can find nothing at first pass.
>
> Lee H. Badman
> Wireless/Network Engineer
> Information Technology and Services
> Syracuse University
> 315 443-3003
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:
> [email protected]] On Behalf Of Guillaume Germain
> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 1:13 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Guest Portal - revisited
>
> I know you said you where not looking into more open solutions, but
> Pack Fense is a great open source solution which would do exactly what
> you're looking for and much more, and it's free...
>
> They do offer support thought if you're looking for a painless and
> carefree solution
>
> GG
>
> On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:38 PM, Lee H Badman <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Thanks, David- are you using the NAC gateway for other functions as well?
> And what version of code are you on for wireless? Last question- does the
> web auth cause any issues for your controllers (I know has been an issue on
> some versions and in some configurations)?
> >
> >
> > -Lee
> >
> > Lee H. Badman
> > Wireless/Network Engineer
> > Information Technology and Services
> > Syracuse University
> > 315 443-3003
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:
> [email protected]] On Behalf Of LaPorte, David
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:13 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Guest Portal - revisited
> >
> > We're deployed Cisco NAC Guest Server to provide sponsored guest access.
> >  That, in combination with the built-in webauth functionality in the
> > Cisco WLC (if you're a Cisco shop), should be able to provide much of
> > what you need.  We're doing very similar things here.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Lee H Badman wrote:
> >> We have a wireless guest portal (homegrown) that has been satisfactory,
> >> but we want to move into another solution for several reasons that I
> >> won't bore you with.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm familiar with Bluesocket (actively talking with them) and know that
> >> Colubris used to compete with them in the gateway space. HP now owns
> >> Colubris, and a request for more info went unanswered. So- wondering if
> >> anyone knows of a commercial solution that competes with Bluesocket.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> We're looking for this sort of functionality:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Single guest SSID- all functions come from easy-to-use portal. Single IP
> >> space/VLAN for all guest groups. Scale to 1500 accounts/500 simultaneous
> >> users. Possible failover pair setup.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>    1. SU NetID Holders
> >>          1. Ideally, OS could be identified. If Windows or Mac, users
> >>             forwarded on to a page that tells them to (and how) to use
> >>             the secure network
> >>          2. Non-Windows/MAC NetID Holders get on with generous
> >>             throughput and minimal restrictions (compared to other
> >>             guest-path users)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>    2. Sponsored Guests- Sponsored by SU NetID Holder
> >>          1. Everyone in our AD with a regular account (staff, faculty,
> >>             students) can sponsor a guest- gateway verifies sponsor is
> >>             in AD
> >>          2. Guest logins limited to some period of time yet to be
> defined
> >>          3. Guest credentials may get sent (SMS text) to guest cell
> >>             phone number or forwarded directly by sponsor
> >>          4. Different set of protocols - must allow VPN
> >>          5. Easy batch creation of accounts for the likes of conferences
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>    3. Self-sponsored Guests- provision their own
> >>          1. Accounts will be limited to 4 hours (or something), then
> >>             can't be reactivated for say 12 hours (or some other
> >>             time-related constraint)
> >>          2. Requires valid cell phone number, as that is where gateway
> >>             will text the credentials
> >>          3. More tightly limited in bandwidth and throughput
> >>          4. Limited number of accounts per month.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Not looking to build our own any more- off the shelf is desired in this
> >> case. Welcome to any input on solutions beyond Bluesocket.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Please don't consider this a hit against Bluesocket- we have not
> >> discounted them, just looking for what else is out there that I am not
> >> aware of.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> And please- no off-topic sales calls.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks-
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Lee
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> **Lee H. Badman**
> >>
> >> Wireless/Network Engineer
> >>
> >> Information Technology and Services
> >>
> >> Syracuse University
> >>
> >> 315 443-3003
> >>
> >>
> >>
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