I am working on a new wireless system and would like to hear some suggestions 
on authentication methods for our situation.  For a smallish environment, we 
have some complications which make it more complex than normal.   Example:  We 
have boarding students, some of which need limited hours of access and will 
devices of different types.

Domain Devices:  Windows and OS/X both have computer (and user) accounts in AD. 
 Need both domain and internet access.
School owned, non domain devices:  Ipad/Ipod (can they be bound to a domain?)
Private Devices:  Boarders bring in private laptops, devices, etc not bound to 
the domain. (Internet Only)
Guests:  Short term devices/laptops for guest usage,

Hours of usage:  One significant issue is the majority of devices need to be 
locked out of internet usage after midnight.  BUT there is a subset of the 
above devices/users who get internet access after midnight.  Maybe this should 
be handled at the firewall?

We are using a Ruckus ZD3000 as our controller.  Seems like Radius would fit 
the "domain Devices" and handle the hours of usage?  Separate SSIDs with MAC 
authentication?  DPSK per device? Etc.

Any suggestions would be appreciated,
Bob Williamson
Network Administrator
Annie Wright Schools | 827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403 | www.aw.org
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