Enterprise Wi-Fi authentication
Wi-Fi authentication is one of the bread-and-butter use case of RADIUS servers. This page describes enterprise Wi-Fi authentication use cases. If you are looking for more information on student, hotel or library Wi-Fi authentication, please visit the use case pages from the links above.
Employee Wi-Fi authentication
One of the basic use cases for RADIUS authentication is employee LAN authentication, meaning employee’s authentication to both company’s internal network and the world wide web. There are multiple methods to achieve secure network connection for your employees.
At its simplest, the employee logs in with username-password combination. The network access server sends request to Radiator which checks credentials against an SQL database. Matching credentials grant access, request with wrong credentials are rejected. This solution requires local IT admin to provision WiFi credentials. This above diagram showcases some of the many pieces Radiator can integrate with in this use case, for example Active Directory or an SQL database.
When using AD the user credentials are checked against AD credentials. This model does not require manual configuration of first connection. The solution can also be complimented with second autentication factor with TOTP. All this can be implemented with just Radiator and your database of choice.
Hotspot authentication
Many companies in the service sector have built networks for their venues (malls, arenas, hotels) that could use security and efficiency enhancements. With readily built infrastructure these companies can enhance their customers’ experience by enabling secure Wi-Fi hotspot network for their customers to connect to.
This is also a business opportunity, as reliable, secure and fast connectivity is sought after in congested areas. With an available hotspot network, the venue can offer premium packages for hotspot access with better QoS.
Radiator is no stranger to hotspot deployments. Radiator AAA brings a simple, robust and affordable solution for hotspot deployments.
Product for Enterprise Wi-Fi authentication: Radiator AAA server
All functionality required for secure and robust employee Wi-Fi authentication is included in our base product, the Radiator AAA server. If you are planning to deploy a new AAA solution for your Wi-Fi authentication needs, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail sales[at]radiatorsoftware.com or by simply submitting the adjacent contact form with your contact details.