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Private PSK in RADIUSdesk
- RADIUSdesk is the first open source network management system with support for Private PSK.
- It also offers functions that are not yet supported by commercial Private PSK-based solutions, such as the setting of data limits.
Private PSK sales pitch :-)
Private PSK sales pitch part two
The RADIUSdesk implementation of PPSK does not require management of devices at the Mac address level.
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.
Private PSK - Small deployments
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.
Private PSK - Large deployments
- 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
