Cloudpath Networks - Provision Mac OS X for WPA2 & 802.1X

Provisioning Mac™ OS X

Use of Mac OS X laptops in corporate environments has grown consistently. XpressConnect provides fool-proof provisioning for Mac OS X laptops for WPA2 wireless and wired 802.1X networks. Along with provisioning, XpressConnect automates the association process and verifies connectivity is successful. Whether user-owned or IT-issued, XpressConnect brings ease-of-use to 802.1X-based security on Mac OS X.

XpressConnect's support for Mac OS X is consistent with the wide array of operating systems and device types supported by XpressConnect. This consistent approach reduces the IT learning curve associated with new device types in diverse environments.

Key Features for Mac OS X Include:

The ability to configure wired 802.1X profiles and WPA2 wireless profiles, including the installation and trust of certificate authorities.

The ability to register and report on device-specific attributes.

The ability to generate client certificates (for TLS environments) via interaction with your CA.

The ability to handle the initial configuration as well as providing an intuitive fall-back mechanism when wireless does not behave as expected.

The ability to provision devices in a self-service or IT-driven manner.

The ability to install and launch 3rd party software, such as NAC agents.

The ability to resolve connectivity issues related to duplicate, auto-generated wireless/802.1X profiles.

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