Re: Port Security on switches?

[Abe Getchell <me () abegetchell com>]

Sounds like you're looking for 802.1x enabled networking gear:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.1X

How well it works/easy it is to manage depends on the gear you're using.
Most implementations have provisions for allowing unauthenticated
systems (such as vendors, visitors, or contractors) to have some form of
network access.

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Abe Getchell
me () abegetchell com
http://abegetchell.com/


On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 13:21 -0500, Albert R. Campa wrote:
> Do you use it? Is it a good idea network wide? Yes I guess it could be
> an administrative pain but I want to see how it is used these days.
>
> Is there an alternative?
>
> My concern is people connecting non authorized laptops to the network
> and getting an IP then access. What is a common/effective way to be
> notified of any new device connected to the network?
>
> Sure we have physical security(guards 24/7) in our main building,
> badge access security in our other building, but visitors such as
> vendors, contractors, etc come often and its basically left up to
> their sponsors to ensure they dont connect anything to a free port on
> the wall.
>
> Comments are appreciated.
>
> Albert