Policy-enabled edge, Policy-enabled edge -2 – Enterasys Networks 9034385 User Manual
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Scenario 1: Intelligent Wired Access Edge
3-2 Use Scenarios
within the same Quarantine VLAN because the authorization point is usually implemented at the
exit point of the VLAN via Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Policy-Enabled Edge
The following figure illustrates how the NAC Gateway and the other Enterasys NAC components
work together in a network with policy‐enabled edge switches to provide a comprehensive NAC
solution.
Figure 3-1 Intelligent Wired Access Edge with Enterasys Policy-Enabled Devices
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Remediation
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NAC Manager
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Matrix/SecureStack
Switch
NAC Gateway
(out-of-band appliance)
Assessment
Server
Authentication
Server
(optionally integrated
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Policy Role = Quarantine
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NAC Functions
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Authenticate
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