We're doing 802.1x with LWAPP. We have two controllers, 300 APs and
average around 1100 concurrent wireless users.
We just switched to 802.1x authentication last year, with great
success. Previously we ran a network with just WEP and MAC address
registration. Last summer we brought a new wireless network up on the
controllers supporting WPA1 and WPA2 with TKIP and AES enabled. We
then turned on a captive portal on the legacy network that redirected
users to a website containing information on the new network and a
switch over date. The users could choose to see the directions on how
to switch, or continue using legacy network up until the switchover
deadline.
A big factor in the 802.1x puzzle that will determine the success of
your project is your EAP method. We chose PEAPv0 as it had the
greatest compatibility in our environment and lowest overhead. Hope
this helps!
Walt
On Jul 24, 2008, at 3:01 PM, Jenkins, Matthew wrote:
How many others are doing 802.1x in a Cisco LWAPP environment? Have
you had success with it, or would you recommend another route for
authentication? Currently we are using VPNs over our secure
wireless and I am investigating whether we would be ahead to start
using 802.1x coupled with WPA. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
Matthew Jenkins
Network/Server Administrator
Fairmont State University
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