Cisco Cisco NAC Guest Server 1.0 信息指南
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Cisco NAC Guest Server
Q.
What is Cisco NAC Guest Server?
A.
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NAC Guest Server enables organizations to deploy guest network access on Cisco
NAC appliances or Cisco wireless LAN controllers by unifying the creation of guest accounts
with provisioning in the network and adding full reporting capabilities to a guest network
deployment. It facilitates the creation of guest accounts by permitting any designated internal
user to sponsor a guest and create the account for them in a simple and secure manner. In
addition, the whole process is recorded in a single place and stored for later reporting,
including details of the guest accessing the network.
Q.
Why should I care about Cisco NAC Guest Server?
A.
Cisco NAC Guest Server reduces the complexity and cost of deploying guest access within
your environment. It ties together creation, provisioning, and reporting of guest user accounts
to deliver an easy-to-use system. In addition, Cisco NAC Guest Server enables you to take
control of the security and audit requirements that relate to providing guest access.
Q.
What are the business benefits of Cisco NAC Guest Server?
A.
The business benefits of Cisco NAC Guest Server include:
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Increasing productivity and partner/customer satisfaction by providing guest access
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Simplifying the task of provisioning guest accounts, leading to increased usage
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Saving money by making it possible for sponsors to create guest accounts
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Meeting the audit requirements associated with guest access
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Enabling an additional layer of policy-based security, if desired
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Providing a consistent guest management interface across both the Cisco NAC Appliance
and wireless LAN controller as enforcement points
Q.
What are the components of Cisco NAC Guest Server?
A.
Cisco NAC Guest Server is a standalone appliance that combines the hardware appliance
and application software in a single package. It provides guest policy enforcement to either
the Cisco NAC Appliance or Cisco wireless LAN controller, which is where guest policies are
enforced.
Q.
Is Cisco NAC Guest Server the only component I need to provide guest access?
A.
Cisco NAC Guest Server provides the provisioning and reporting functions of guest access.
You will still need to purchase a network enforcement device to provide the captive portal to
the guest user. These functions can be provided by either Cisco NAC Appliance or Cisco
wireless LAN controllers.