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====== Private PSK in RADIUSdesk ======
* RADIUSdesk is the first open source network management system with support for Private PSK on **OpenWrt** based Access Points. (PacketFence is open source and does have Private PSK support for **OpenWifi** based Access Points https://www.packetfence.org/news/2022/packetfence-v121-released.html)
* It also offers functions that are not yet supported by commercial Private PSK-based solutions, such as the setting of data limits.
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The RADIUSdesk implementation of PPSK does not require management of devices at the Mac address level.
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===== Small deployments =====
* Our Private PSK implementation allows you to start small. It can literally **run on a single access point**.
* However, it can also scale up and be used in larger deployments with hundreds of access points.
* The illustration below shows a typical small deployment in a small office or home.
* Private PSK is also supported in the mesh networks managed by MESHdesk.
* You do not need VLAN-enabled devices as the VLAN assignment is done internally.
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===== Large installations (MDU - apartment blocks, flats, hotels, etc.) =====
* In large installations, you can potentially have hundreds of access points, all centrally managed with MESHdesk and APdesk.
* In these installations, you need to work with other components to get an integrated solution.
* Typically you will have
* A common SSID configured for private PSK security on all access points.
* External / centralised onboarding captive portal.
* Multiple VLAN enabled switches.
* A firewall hosting multiple networks, each connected to a different VLAN.
* This includes multi-dwelling units (MDU), schools, hotels and conference facilities as well as WiFi networks with IOT devices.
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* You may have noticed that the access points in the picture are the Aruba AP105.
* RADIUSdesk provides a solution for networks and does not sell hardware.
* The Aruba AP105 as well as many other older and current hardware is supported by OpenWrt and can therefore be used in your deployment.
* No vendor lock-in :-)