We have a guest ssid with a click to accept use agreement that works for most conferences we have. On occasion we will need to create a unique PSK for a one time event but that is maybe once or twice a year and usually centered around technology and accessing specific resources either on campus or through ports we normally restrict on the guest network.
IMO a guest network that is well designed and implemented should be able to accommodate 95+% of the conferences or events. -Jimmy -- James Helzerman Wireless Network Engineer University of Michigan - ITS On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 8:34 AM, Michael Davis <[email protected]> wrote: > We currently do something similar as Bruce. Normal Self-registration and > sponsored registration > using clearpass guest, but large and/or multi-day events can get a PSK > SSID assigned if given > ample time and planning. > > On 9/27/17 8:07 AM, Osborne, Bruce W (Network Operations) wrote: > > Our process is not ideal. > > > > Where possible, we try to avoid setting up special SSIDs. Our normal Guest > SSID allows for self registration for bandwidth-restricted Internet access > or sponsored registration for faster Internet access. > > > > We utilize our ClearPass Guest management to create an expiring event > guest username with unlimited devices ending in “@event” instead of a > proper email address. The original plan was for our IT Communications BRMs > to create these accounts. Lately, our wireless team has been doing that. > Event coordinators need to test access ahead of time, especially if it is > “critical”. Otherwise, they are failing their job, IMHO. > > > > For major events, with special access we sometimes set up a PSK SSID. In > our experience, an open SSID is not good because you will pick up every > roaming mobile device, exhausting your DHCP address pool. > > > > *Bruce Osborne* > > *Senior Network Engineer* > > *Network Operations - Wireless* > > *(434) 592-4229* > > *LIBERTY UNIVERSITY* > > *Training Champions for Christ since 1971* > > > > *From:* Williams, Mr. Michael [mailto:[email protected] > <[email protected]>] > *Sent:* Monday, September 25, 2017 4:01 PM > *Subject:* Wi-Fi Request for University Conference event > > > > Hello, > > > > Here recently, we have received numerous requests for guest WI-FI access > during on campus conference events. In order to support these events, we > normally create a special open conference SSID that requires a pre-shared > key or passcode for authentication. > > > > What we struggling with is how to set the level of expectation for WI-FI > functionality during these types events. Conference sponsors inform us > that Wi-Fi/internet access for conference attendees is critical, or some > special app must function flawlessly or their conference event will be a > bust. > > > > We want to develop a formal conference request process that would detail > what type of Wi-Fi support we can offer, what level of user experience to > expect and what the sponsor responsibilities would be during these > conference events. > > > > I am curious to hear how other university handle these types of events. > Does anyone have a formal process, that they are willing to share, that > addresses some of these concerns? > > Thanks > > > > Mike > > > > > > *Michael M. Williams* > > Senior Network Engineer > > Information Technology Services > > Tarleton State University > > 201 St. Felix Str. > > Box T-0220 > > Stephenville, TX 76402 > > Tel: (254) 968-1850 > > Fax: (254) 968-9658 > > [email protected] > > > > *“ Tarleton Networks – Connecting people with their potential”* > > > > *Information Technology Services staff will never ask for your password in > an email. Don't ever email your password to anyone or share confidential > information in emails.* > > > > *Confidentiality Notice: This electronic message, including any > attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients(s) and may > contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, > use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended > recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies > of the original message* > > > -- > Mike Davis > Systems Programmer V > NSS - University of Delaware - 302.831.8756 > Newark, DE 19716 Email [email protected] > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/ > discuss. > > -- James Helzerman Wireless Network Engineer University of Michigan - ITS Phone: 734-615-9541 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/discuss.
