Customer Needs Assessment

Evaluate the Existing Network Environment

Figure 2-3. The AP as a Supplicant

The ProCurve AP 530 and the AP 420 both include a supplicant. In addition, the radio ports (RPs) used with the Wireless Edge Services Module include a supplicant.

Because it is common to use Web-Auth as the access control method for guests who access a wireless network, you should also determine if the AP supports this access method. Again, ProCurve APs and the Wireless Edge Services Module support Web-Auth. (With the AP 420, however, Web-Auth is implemented on the intelligent edge switch. If you are using the AP 420, ensure that the switches support that authentication method.)

Finally, you should determine if the APs support MAC-Auth. Do they support local MAC-Auth or RADIUS MAC-Auth?

You can use a table such as Table 2-4to gather and record information about your company’s APs. Again, the table provides an example and some spaces for you to record information about your company’s APs.

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