Product Information
Support for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives in enterprise, education, retail and other verticals is a necessity today as smart phones and tablets use gain in popularity. Expectations by users to connect from anywhere to secure 802.1X wireless and wired networks at work or on campus is just as popular.
One of the most complicated parts is device configuration to support 802.1X, as it is a challenge to reach all users and devices in a timely manner. ClearPass QuickConnect changes this by dramatically simplifying device configuration by providing a user-driven configuration wizard that can be reached from anywhere.
The user is prompted for login credentials and then follows a step-by-step procedure to configure SSIDs, wired attributes and 802.1X settings on Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android devices. Minutes later, the device is ready to go.
This uniquely simplified workflow, facilitates and accelerates bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives, propagates the deployment of more secure 802.1X network access, and reduces helpdesk calls and IT overhead.
- Simple user-driven wizard
The IT staff simply publishes a URL that users can reach while on campus or from home, and the end users are guided through the configuration process, ensuring painless network connectivity. Parameters for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and Android devices are automatically configured, which includes wireless and wired attributes as well as 802.1X supplicant settings on computers, smart phones and tablets. Incremental or mandated security configuration updates or fixes can be made on the fly with no helpdesk assistance. QuickConnect can also push and install a health agent and applications to computers.