3Com DUA1550-0AAA02 manual 3Com Network, Access Manager, Overview

1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides:

■ an overview of how 3Com Network Access Manager integrates with Microsoft’s IAS and Active Directory,

	■ an explanation of Rules, Rule Priority and RADIUS response,
	■ an explanation of 3Com Network Access Manager’s role in
	authentication and authorization,
	■ a list of 3Com devices supported by 3Com Network Access Manager,
	■ advice on configuring edge port security.
3Com Network	3Com Network Access Manager is designed for network administrators
Access Manager	responsible for networks using Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft's
Overview	Internet Authentication Service (IAS). 3Com Network Access Manager
	simplifies the task of controlling who connects to the network using
	either IEEE 802.1X (also known as Network Login ) or MAC-address
	based authentication (for example RADA). Today this task can be very
	complex to install and configure, particularly if using some of the more
	advanced security features.
	In summary, 3Com Network Access Manager simplifies the administration
	of:
	■ Network access for users via IEEE 802.1X.
	■ Network access for computers via MAC-address based authentication.
	■ Automatic VLAN assignment when a user or computer connects.
	■ Automatic QoS configuration when a user or computer connects.
	■ Automatic EFW policy configuration when an EFW user connects.
	■ Preventing specific users or computers from connecting to the
	network.