Ignition AutoConnect from Identity Engines — First Automated Solution for Scale Deployment of Secure 802.1X Wireless and Wired Networks

Many organizations, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading educational institutions, are turning to 802.1X as the foundation for building secured wireless and wired networks. And most of them have run into deployment challenges: Frustrated users stumble through 20-step network configuration instructions; administrators lack the tools they need to deal with guest users; the helpdesk wastes hours troubleshooting failed 802.1X connections.

Ignition AutoConnect was designed to remove all the complexity surrounding 802.1X client deployment. AutoConnect can be deployed in under an hour, putting in place a service that provides automatic set-up (802.1X supplicant configuration) of desktop and laptop computers, facilitating secure network login for all users, including guests.

Features & Benefits

Specifications

Get auto-connected to secure networks in minutes

Deployed for initial network access as well as for self-help support, Ignition AutoConnect's intelligent wizard provides a predictable and user-friendly experience to secure network setup.

Key Features

Hidden SSIDs—AutoConnect automatically configures the SSID in the “Preferred Networks” list, including encryption and 802.1X supplication settings.
802.1X Rollout—AutoConnect reduces user frustration and supports desk calls. Wired or wireless, Ignition AutoConnect automatically configures the built-in Windows 802.1X supplicant and walks the user through their initial authentication.
Network Transition—changing SSIDs? Migrating from TKIP to AES? Use Ignition AutoConnect to help your end-users adjust.
Guest Users—AutoConnect automatically configures guest machines for network access, whether wired or wireless, with or without 802.1X. When guests are done using your network, a single click reverts their machines to their original state.
Traveling Users—AutoConnect helps users manage their connections in the outside world through saved “snapshots” of network configuration settings. Users can quickly reconnect to the corporate network when they return to the office.

Key Benefits

Enable Wireless Encryption—Whether based on 802.1X or a pre-shared key, you can now enable wireless encryption without the overhead of client configuration. Ignition AutoConnect verifies and corrects wireless configurations automatically.
Enable 802.1X—Ignition AutoConnect automatically configures PEAP and TTLS and can install additional software when necessary. Users are also assisted through the authentication process.
Make NAC User-Friendly—For a more user-friendly NAC experience, be proactive and ensure compliance before the machine is evaluated by NAC. In most cases, Ignition AutoConnect can assist the user to become compliant before the warning sirens sound.
Reduce User Frustration—Ignition AutoConnect provides a single point of access for the network. The Ignition AutoConnect wizard typically takes less than a minute to complete. At its conclusion, the user will have been informed of network capabilities and requirements, the machine will have been properly configured, and the user will have gained connectivity to the secure network.