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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 <wrap em>does not require</wrap> 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 :-)
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