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Re: 802.1X for wired ports
From: David Gillett <gillettdavid () FHDA EDU>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:57:25 -0700
I believe 802.1X is a good solution for "inside" ports, but for "public access" ports a captive portal may be a better option -- redirects browser requests to a login -page and blocks other traffic until login succeeds). We initially used BlueSocket for our wireless authentication, and it could easily be deployed this way..... David Gillett _____ From: Entwistle, Bruce [mailto:Bruce_Entwistle () REDLANDS EDU] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 17:21 To: SECURITY () listserv educause edu Subject: [SECURITY] 802.1X for wired ports We are currently looking for a method to secure wired ports located in locations accessible by the general public. The network devices to which these ports are connected are Cisco 3750 switches. I have tested port based authentication however I ran into the problem of not having the required supplicant installed. We are trying to avoid having to do configuration on the client(student) machines. I was looking to find out what others have done to prevent users outside the organization from simply connecting their computer through use of a patch cable and surfing the Internet. Thank you Bruce Entwistle Network Manager University of Redlands
Current thread:
- 802.1X for wired ports Entwistle, Bruce (Jun 14)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports David Gillett (Jun 15)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Russell Fulton (Jun 16)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Russell Fulton (Jun 16)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Mike Wiseman (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Justin Azoff (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Mike Wiseman (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports David Gillett (Jun 15)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports James R. Pardonek (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Daniel Bennett (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports James R. Pardonek (Jun 17)
- Re: 802.1X for wired ports Daniel Bennett (Jun 17)