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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
Access Manager
Overview
3Com Network Access Manager is designed for network administrators
responsible for networks using Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft's
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.