securing open system auth

watchmewatchme
in WiFi - General Questions

How would one secure Open Authentication by still retaining the usability?

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  • james.carsonjames.carson Moderator, WatchGuard Representative

    Hi @watchme
    If you'd like to keep the network open, using a VPN will be your best bet. This will encrypt your traffic (which is otherwise open for anyone to sniff.)

    If you're looking to add a disclaimer, you can use the hotspot page here, which allows you to set time limits, quotas, and other things:
    https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/Fireware/authentication/hotspot_configure_c.html?Highlight=hotspot

    Thank you,

    -James Carson
    WatchGuard Customer Support

  • Bruce_BriggsBruce_Briggs

    Depending on your goals/needs, there is 2 factor authentication, including a new offering from WG

  • watchmewatchme

    Why is Open System Auth(OSA) still supported given huge security concerns?
    Why not just remove this option completely?

    You still let user configure OSA without additional security measures. Onus is still on the end user who mostly do not know the differences with WPA2,...

  • james.carsonjames.carson Moderator, WatchGuard Representative

    Hi @watchme

    Guest wireless is generally left as open so that anyone can connect to it. There also may be compatibility concerns or customers that simply want it to be open. We provide information about all options in the documentation -- it's up to the customer do decide what fits best into their environment.

    Thank you,

    -James Carson
    WatchGuard Customer Support

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