Enterasys Networks 9034385 manual Appliance Comparison, NAC Gateway NAC Controller

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NAC Solution Components

Appliance Comparison

The following table compares how the two NAC appliance types implement the five NAC functions.

Table 1-2 Comparison of Appliance Functionality

NAC Function

Detection

Authentication

Assessment

Authorization

Remediation

NAC Gateway

NAC Controller

 

 

RADIUS authentication request is

Traffic sourced from a new end-system

received from access edge switches.

traverses the inline appliance.

 

 

For user authentication, RADIUS

It is possible to disable authentication on

authentication requests are proxied to

the NAC Controller and rely instead on the

an upstream RADIUS server which

authentication of the end-system by

contains a database of valid user

downstream infrastructure devices, such as

credentials.

authenticating to a wireless LAN or VPN

For device authentication, the NAC

concentrator.

 

Gateway can locally validate whether

Alternatively, the NAC Controller supports

the connecting MAC address is

MAC registration where the end user must

permitted network access.

provide a valid username and password,

 

verified via LDAP, before being allowed to

 

register to the network.

 

 

Assessment can be implemented using

Assessment can be implemented using

localized, integrated agent-based and/

localized, integrated agent-based and/or

or agent-less assessment1 or external

agent-less assessment1 or external agent-

agent-based and/or agent-less

based and/or agent-less assessment using

assessment using a bank of external

a bank of external assessment servers

assessment servers (Nessus and

(Nessus and Lockdown Enforcer) for

Lockdown Enforcer) for maximum

maximum assessment scalability.

assessment scalability.

 

The SNS-TAG-ITA Gateway appliance

 

provides integrated assessment

 

servers.

 

 

 

For Enterasys access edge switches,

End-system's traffic is assigned a policy (a

the end-system is assigned a policy (a

set of granular traffic forwarding rules) at

set of granular traffic forwarding rules)

the NAC Controller, based on

and/or VLAN based on the

authentication and assessment results.

authentication and assessment results.

 

For third-party edge switches, the end-

 

system is assigned a VLAN via RFC

 

3580 Tunnel attributes based on the

 

authentication and assessment results.

 

 

 

Captive web portal is served by the

Captive web portal is served by the NAC

NAC Gateway.

Controller.

 

 

1. A separate license for integrated assessment functionality is required.

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Contents Enterasys Page Page Page Contents Design Planning Design ProceduresUse Scenarios Tables FiguresPage Related Documents Intended AudienceSupport@enterasys.com Getting HelpAuthentication NAC Solution OverviewKey Functionality DetectionDeployment Models AuthorizationAssessment RemediationModel 1 End-system Detection and Tracking Model 2 End-System AuthorizationModel 3 End-System Authorization with Assessment NAC Appliance NAC Solution ComponentsNAC Controller Appliance NAC Gateway ApplianceNAC Controller is available in two models NAC Gateway NAC Controller Appliance ComparisonDisadvantage Advantage NetSight NAC Manager NetSight ManagementAssessment Server SummaryRadius Server Summary Summary Overview Out-of-Band NAC Model 1 End-System Detection and TrackingImplementation End-System and User Tracking Features and ValueInline NAC Layer Required and Optional Components Model 2 End-System AuthorizationInline NAC Device-Based Authorization Location-Based AuthorizationMAC Registration User-Based AuthorizationComponent Requirements for Authorization Model 3 End-System Authorization with Assessment Inline NAC Extensive Security Posture Compliance Verification Diverse Security Posture Compliance Verification Component Requirements for Authorization with Assessment Implementation Self-Service Remediation Required and Optional Components Enterasys NAC Deployment Models Value Use Scenarios Scenario 1 Intelligent Wired Access EdgeNAC Functions Policy-Enabled EdgeVLAN=Production RFC 3580 Capable EdgeScenario 1 Implementation Thin Wireless Edge Scenario 2 Intelligent Wireless Access EdgeRemediation Web User Laptop Thick Wireless Edge Scenario 2 Implementation Scenario 3 Non-intelligent Access Edge Wired and Wireless Layer 2 Wired LAN Scenario 3 Implementation Scenario 4 VPN Remote AccessScenario 4 Implementation VPN Remote Access EnterasysUse Scenario Summaries Summary and Appliance Requirements VPN remote access Identify the NAC Deployment Model Design PlanningIdentify the Intelligent Edge of the Network Survey the NetworkNetwork with Intelligent Edge Case #1 No authentication method is deployed on the network Evaluate Policy/VLAN and Authentication ConfigurationOverview of Supported Authentication Methods Case #2 Authentication methods are deployed on the networkSupport for Multiple End-System Connection Support of Multiple Authentication MethodsEnd-System Capabilities Authentication Considerations Authentication Support on Enterasys DevicesIdentify the Strategic Point for End-System Authorization Wireless LAN Wired LANThick Wireless Deployments Identify Network Connection MethodsSite-to-Site VPN Remote Access WANThin Wireless Deployments Identify Inline or Out-of-band NAC Deployment Remote Access VPNSummary Identify Required NetSight Applications Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NACDefine Network Security Domains Security Domain NAC ConfigurationsNAC Configuration Authorization NAC Configuration for a Security Domain Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NAC To the network Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NAC Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NAC Security Domain Configuration Guidelines for Assessment MAC Overrides Identify Required MAC and User OverridesMAC and User Override Configuration Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NAC Procedures for Out-of-Band and Inline NAC User Overrides Determine the Number of Assessment Servers Assessment Design ProceduresDetermine Assessment Server Location Identify Assessment Server ConfigurationIdentify Network Authentication Configuration Out-of-Band NAC Design ProceduresDetermine the Number of NAC Gateways NAC Gateway Redundancy Determine NAC Gateway Location Determine End-System Mobility Restrictions Identify Backend Radius Server InteractionDefine NAC Access Policies Vlan ConfigurationPolicy Role Configuration Assessment Policy and Quarantine Policy Configuration Failsafe Policy and Accept Policy ConfigurationAssessment Policy Policy Role Configuration in NetSight Policy ManagerQuarantine Policy Service for the Assessing RoleUnregistered Policy Inline NAC Design ProceduresDetermine NAC Controller Location Inline NAC Design Procedures Determine the Number of NAC Controllers Layer 2 NAC Controller Redundancy Define Policy Configuration NAC Deployment With NetSight ASM Additional ConsiderationsNAC Deployment With an Intrusion Detection System IDS Additional Considerations Design Procedures

9034385 specifications

Enterasys Networks 9034385 is a powerful networking component designed to enhance enterprise-level connectivity and ensure robust network management capabilities. This device offers a wide range of features that cater to the demanding requirements of modern businesses, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

One of the main features of the Enterasys Networks 9034385 is its advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities, which enable efficient data processing and robust network performance. With support for various VLAN configurations, the device allows organizations to segment their networks effectively, leading to improved security and better traffic management.

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Overall, the Enterasys Networks 9034385 is a versatile and powerful networking solution ideal for enterprises looking to enhance their network infrastructure while ensuring performance, security, and ease of management. The combination of advanced features and technologies makes it a valuable asset for businesses of all sizes striving for efficient and reliable connectivity.
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