Cisco NAC Guest Server 2.0

NAC Guest Server has changed significantly with the latest 2.0 release. From External Portal Support to AD SSO, this revision has added some key enterprise features.

The features that have hit home the most for myself and my customers have been:

Active Directory Single Sign On

Cisco NAC Guest Server 2.0 can be joined to an Active Directory Domain and then automatically authenticate Internet Explorer browsers using Integrated Windows Authentication. This removes the need for sponsors to enter their username and password.

For details on configuration of ADSSO, see the Configuration of Active Directory Single Sign-On for NAC Guest Server Configuration Example

Credit Card Billing Support

Cisco NAC Guest Server 2.0 provides the ability for guests to purchase accounts via credit card support.

This means that you can now use NGS to provide ROI for guest internet access.

Management Reports

Management reports are enhanced to provide the following guest network usage information:

•Total Guest Accounts Created
•Total Authenticated Guests
•Total Cumulative Connect Time
•Sponsor Usage Reporting
•Access Summaries by Device

To See a list of all the new features in NAC Guest Server 2.0, please read the the release notes:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/nac/guestserver/release_notes/20/gsrn20.html#wp65354

And to configure these features, please reference the configuration guide:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/nac/guestserver/configuration_guide/20/nacguestserver.html

Ask the Expert - Cisco NAC Guest Server

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This is a great forum to ask your NAC Guest Server questions. Syed is apart of the stellar NAC business unit and focuses on Guest Server. Please read the detailed description below:

This is an opportunity to get an update on the new Cisco NAC Guest Server which works with either Cisco NAC Appliance or Cisco wireless LAN controllers to manage the entire lifecycle of guest access with Cisco expert Syed Ghayur. Syed is a technical marketing engineer in the product marketing team for the Cisco Network Access Control (NAC) Appliance. He also works on global scalability of the product, documentation, partner training, and system engineer trainings. In addition, he works closely with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to resolve complex issues and product related bugs. Early this year, he joined the Security Technology Group (STG) as technical marketing engineer for NAC Appliance.

Remember to use the rating system to let Syed know if you have received an adequate response.

Syed might not be able to answer each question due to the volume expected during this event. Our moderators will post many of the unanswered questions in other discussion forums shortly after the event. This event lasts through July 25, 2008. Visit this forum often to view responses to your questions and the questions of other community members.

Cisco NAC Guest Server 1.1.1

On June 9th, Cisco posted an update to NAC Guest Server.



Version 1.1.1 comes with a few new features:

Guest Role Support
Guest Role Support provides the ability for Sponsors to create guest accounts with different privileges. This includes provisioning into different roles on the Clean Access Manager, returning different RADIUS attributes to RADIUS clients or only allowing access from specified networks.

Additional NTP Server
The 1.1.1 release introduces the ability to configure two NTP servers instead of a single NTP server in 1.1.0.

FTP Backup Directory
The 1.1.1 release allows a directory to be specified as part of the scheduled FTP backup, prior versions placed the backup in the default directory of the FTP user account.

As with all NAC related upgrades make sure to read the RELEASE NOTES before upgrading!

The NAC Guest Server Installation & Configuration Guide 1.1.1 can be used for reference of the new features.

Finally to download the new version go to the NAC Guest Server Download Page. (Requires Valid CCO Login)

NAC Updates

I want to apologize for the lack of posts over the past couple of months. I have been out performing NAC Deployments non-stop.

I thought I would kick things off by offering some updates on the latest software release. Look for more custom check and best practice posts soon. Also, if anyone has any requests on something they would like to see posted about let me know!

Cisco Clean Access Agent 4.1.3.2
Some updates to the original 4.1.3.0 Agent has been made, refer to the release notes for all enhancements, bug fixes, etc.

Cisco NAC Profiler 2.1.8-37
On April 7th, Cisco released an upgrade to NAC Profiler.
Release Notes | Documentation

Cisco NAC Guest Server 1.1.0
Cisco released an upgrade to the Guest Server. Check out the documentation for all enhancements/fixes
Release Notes | Documentation

Cisco NAC Guest Server Documentation

Bulletin
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6128/prod_bulletin0900aecd806f3235.html

Data Sheet
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6128/products_data_sheet0900aecd806e98c9.html

Q&A
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6128/products_qanda_item0900aecd806f525a.shtml

Release Notes 1.0.0
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/nac/guestserver/release_notes/10/gsrn100.html

Configuration Guide 1.0.0
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/nac/guestserver/configuration_guide/10/nacguestserver.html