Why not WAP-PSK?

I am planning on implementing a wireless network for my users on our
internal AD domain. (W2K3 native)

It is my understanding that W2K3 sp1 includes some GPOs that would allow an
automated passing around of a WPA PSK.

If this is true, why would I want to delve into a radius/IAS setup? We are
fairly small.

Is there something wrong with using a WPA PSK?

Thanks,
Bob

Yep, thanks you for your reply. In case your curious, we will only be using
wireless for presentations, occasional roaming etc. At MOST 3-4 people at a
time, at least initially.

Assuming I can automate the passing out of a PSK via GPO (beginning with
W2K SP1) I think I will go that route. Handing out a PSK manually (on a
sticky note or via email for example) would be way to big of a compromise,
but via GPO...well I feel comfortable with that.

Eventually I suppose I will have to look forward to Radius/IAS, but hey, I
am a one person IT dept......

Thanks,
Bob

"jwh20" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> To quote the WPA spec:
>
> "The user of pre-shared key is recommended for home use only. When the
> PSK is used as the PMK, impersonation between stations or a station
> impersonating an AP is possible."
>
> Bottom line is that WPA-PSK is a compromise (better than WEP however)
> for users without the benefit of a RADIUS server implemtation. That
> would be most home and SOHO users.
>
> OK?
>