freeradius WPA Problèm

[Zoltan A. Ori]

On Wednesday 23 November 2005 07:58, Patrice PAPOT wrote:
 
> I have configured freeradius with WPA support using suse
>  Using Windowssmobile 2003 machine i could successfully authenticate.
>
> The problem is that it takes nearly 5-6 minutes to authenticate.
>
> Can anyone suggest me how to  reduce the authencation time?
>

Which part of the authentication process is slow? Getting the username/
password prompt or connection after entering them? Both of these are delays 
you will see with Windows Mobile and neither has anything to do with 
FreeRADIUS. Your logs should show that the actual authentication happens in a 
matter of seconds or less unless your backend database is slow or you have a 
configuration issue. Check your logs and run in debug mode if you suspect a 
problem. 

Getting the prompt can be sped up by removing all but the essential profiles 
for your PDAs wireless networks and setting to connect to APs only. If your 
AP SSID is not broadcast, WM will have difficulty with it no matter what you 
do but is succesful if you are patient. Usually, after a successful 
connection, subsequent connections are quite snappy and don't require 
username and password entry as it will be cached.

Connection after entering the user information is often slowed by the  
acquiring of the network address and doing all the NetBIOS announcements and 
registrations (whether you care about NetBIOS or not, it does it). 

Long delays or failures may occur if you are on the fringe of the reception 
area or there is interference from other APs and Ad-Hoc networks on the same 
or adjacent channel. Obstructions like walls, metal file cabinets, bodies, 
etc., must also be considered. 

Zoltan Ori