Configuring WLAN Security for Subscription-Based Wireless Access Customers

Meeting Subscription-Based Wireless Access Billing Requirements

Question

A wireless ISP has hired you to help set up a new Cisco WLC to provide wireless access to subscription-based customers.

Each customer that uses the wireless network needs to pay their bill every 30 days.

How do you configure the WLAN security to help meet this requirement?

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The best answer for this requirement is option C, which includes 802.1X Layer 2 security and a splash page web redirect for Layer 3 security.

Here's why:

802.1X is a security standard that provides authentication for devices trying to access a network. It requires users to enter credentials (such as a username and password) to gain access to the network. In this case, the WLC will use 802.1X security to authenticate the customers and ensure that only paying customers can access the wireless network.

Layer 2 security refers to security measures that operate at the data link layer of the OSI model. This layer is responsible for the transmission of data packets between adjacent network nodes. WPA2 802.1X is a Layer 2 security protocol that provides encryption and authentication for wireless networks. It requires users to enter credentials before gaining access to the network, which helps to prevent unauthorized access.

Splash page web redirect is a Layer 3 security measure. Layer 3 refers to the network layer of the OSI model, which is responsible for routing packets across networks. A splash page is a webpage that customers are redirected to when they attempt to access the wireless network. This page can display information about the service and prompt the user to pay their bill.

Therefore, the combination of 802.1X Layer 2 security and a splash page web redirect for Layer 3 security provides a secure and user-friendly solution for the wireless ISP. Customers will need to enter their credentials to gain access to the network, and they will be prompted to pay their bill when they try to access the internet.