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Dell EMC PowerSwitch N-series switches and Dell Networking W-series wireless networking and access management products provide solutions for Network Access Control (NAC) with posture assessment. While typically categorized as Campus Networking, these features can also extend into the remote and branch office.
The Dell Networking W-series ClearPass Access Management System is a comprehensive solution for policy management, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and guest access. The W-ClearPass OnGuard module provides advanced endpoint posture assessments and health checks to help ensure security compliance and network protection. Dell Technologies provides exceptional feature integration with N-series switches and W-series wireless products. This document highlights the key features needed to deliver a Network Access Control (NAC) solution for customers deploying health and posture compliance.
This Deployment Guide leads network administrators through the design and configuration of network access services and features for several Dell Technologies networking products. This guide focuses on the integration of the W-ClearPass Access Management product with the Dell EMC PowerSwitch N-series switches, and Dell Networking W-series WLAN products.
The examples in the following sections demonstrate the basic configuration steps needed to enable OnGuard.
Note: Use the configuration steps provided as a base. Add the specific security and policy requirements that your organization requires.
While the example networks are simplified, these solutions can scale to any size network.