Deployment Guide

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Chapter 4
Onboard
Onboarding is the process of preparing a device for use on an enterprise network by creating the appropriate access
credentials and setting up the network connection parameters. Dell Networking W-ClearPass Onboard automates
802.1X configuration and provisioning for “bring your own device” (BYOD) and IT-managed devices—Windows,
Mac OS X, iOS and Android—across wired, wireless, and VPNs.
ClearPass Onboard includes the following key features:
l Automatic configuration of network settings for wired and wireless endpoints.
l Provisioning of unique device credentials for BYOD and IT-managed devices.
l Support for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android devices.
l Enables the revocation of unique credentials on a specific user’s device.
l Leverages ClearPass profiling to identify device type, manufacturer, and model.
Accessing Onboard
To access Dell Networking W-ClearPass Onboard’s device provisioning features, click the Onboard link in the left
navigation.
About ClearPass Onboard
This section provides important information about Dell Networking W-ClearPass Onboard.