#6281 NORM Never A: 802.1x Wireless not supported

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#6281: 802.1x Wireless not supported
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  Reporter:  pschemp          |       Owner:  dcbw            
      Type:  enhancement      |      Status:  new             
  Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Never Assigned  
 Component:  network manager  |     Version:  Build 653       
Resolution:                   |    Keywords:  802.1x, wireless
  Verified:  0                |    Blocking:                  
 Blockedby:                   |  
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Comment(by pschemp):

 Replying to [comment:2 dwmw2]:
 > Replying to [comment:1 pschemp]:
 > > Public schools are subject to the laws of the state which increasing
 require secured, encrypted networks.
 >
 > I know nothing of this particular case, but usually when someone claims
 that the law requires something bizarre, it turns out to be false -- based
 on a crack-inspired (or lobbyist-inspired) interpretation of the law
 rather than the reality. Are you _sure_ the law requires this?

 I know how these things work, but it does in Texas, the second most
 populous state in the union. :) (I can't help it if the legislature was on
 crack) The first link in my comment "Using the 802.1X protocol will ensure
 that UT Austin complies with federal, state, and UT System regulations
 that require authentication and encryption for wireless network
 resources."

 I've no doubt this varies from state to state and also I'd bet that 802.1x
 isn't the only acceptable solution, but it is what all the public
 universities in Texas have adopted (and other schools in other states)
 making it not an obscure protocol.

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