Chapter 9 NAC Configuration Scenario

Step 8: Set Up Templates to Create NAPs

Sample Posture Validation Rule

Figure 9-49shows the sample posture validation policy provided with the Wireless (NAC L2 802.1x) template.

Figure 9-49 Sample Posture Validation Policy for Wireless (NAC L2 802.1x) Template

Note The posture validation policy for the wireless NAC L2 802.1x template is the same as for the NAC L2 802.1x template.

Using a Sample Agentless Host Template

ACS 4.1 provides two sample templates for agentless host processing:

•Agentless Host for L3

•Agentless Host for L2 (802.1x fallback)

These two templates are almost identical. This section documents the steps for using the Agentless Host for Layer 3 template.

Note You can use the Agentless Host for L2 (802.1x Fallback) profile template to create a profile that matches a RADIUS request a switch sends. Once the profile is created, an analysis of the RADIUS packet that comes from the Catalyst 6500 must be done to create an accurate match for the profile. The RADIUS request from the switch has a Service Type value of 10, just like NAC-L2-IP; but does not have a Cisco Attribute Value Pair (AV pair) that contains the keyword service. Therefore, the template enables two entries in the Advanced Filtering section.

The Agentless Host for Layer 3 template creates a profile for Layer 3 requests that involve agentless host processing. Before you use this template, you should choose System Configuration > Global Authentication Setup and check the Enable Posture Validation check box.

 

 

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