Nortel Networks 4050 manual Preface

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Preface

Nortel* Secure Network Access (Nortel SNA) is a clientless solution that provides seamless, secure access to the corporate network from inside or outside that network. The Nortel SNA solution combines multiple hardware devices and software components to support the following features:

•partitions the network resources into access zones (authentication, remediation, and full access)

•provides continual device integrity checking using TunnelGuard

•supports both dynamic and static IP clients

The Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 (Nortel SNAS 4050) controls operation of the Nortel SNA solution.

This user guide covers the process of implementing the Nortel SNA solution using the Nortel SNAS 4050 for Nortel Secure Network Access Switch

Software Release 1.0. The document includes the following information:

•overview of the role of the Nortel SNAS 4050 in the Nortel SNA solution

•initial setup

•configuring authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) features

•managing system users

•customizing the portal

•upgrading the software

•logging and monitoring

•troubleshooting installation and operation

Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 User Guide