Odyssey Wireless Client Upgrade 06-10-2006

In late summer or early fall Odyssey Wireless Client will be upgraded to version 4.5. New features include security enhancements, the ability to define preferred networks, and a full prompt for user name and password. The client will be available through Software Resales and CD when it is released. A version for Windows Mobile/Pocket PC is expected during the fall semester.

New Features in Odyssey Client 4.50

• Has the ability to disable the wireless adapter when a wired network connection is available (bridging wireless and wired connections is a security issue)
• The administrator can specify preferred networks that will be selected if in range, pre-empting an existing connection if necessary
• Will prompt for user name and password facilitating the sharing of computers without using separate Windows user accounts
• Supports EAP-POTP and EAP-PEAP with inner EAP-TLS
  • EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol
  • POTP - Protected One-Time Password
  • PEAP - Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol
  • TLS - Transport Layer Security
  • WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access Version 2
  • CCX2 support - Cisco Compatible Extensions Version 2
• Includes support for RSA Soft Token

Additional information will be made available as the project progresses. If you have questions concerning this project, please contact Jim Travelstead at 852-4761 or secureit@louisville.edu.