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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9034385 specifications

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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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Security is a paramount consideration for the 9034385, which incorporates advanced security protocols to protect sensitive data. Features such as port security, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection help safeguard the network against unauthorized access and cyber threats. Furthermore, the device supports authentication mechanisms like 802.1X, ensuring that only authorized users and devices can connect to the network.

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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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