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Dell Networking W-Series ClearPass Configuration Guide 8
Applicable Hardware and Software Versions
The examples in this document are validated on the following HW and SW versions:
• Dell W-Series ClearPass SW v6.0.2
• Dell Networking 7024P firmware v5.1.0.1
Dell W-Series ClearPass
Dell W-Series ClearPass SW v6.0.2
Configuration for the ClearPass appliance is the same for the latest version released during the
publishing of this document, ClearPass v6.1.2. No changes to the MAC Authentication feature were
implemented in this later version. The OnGuard client application was upgraded to include a VPN
client in ClearPass v6.1.2. The VPN feature and its configuration will not affect the behavior or
configuration of the methodology described in this document.
Dell Networking Switches
Dell Networking 7024P – firmware v5.1.0.1
The following Dell Networking branded switches contain the same firmware base and can be
substituted for the 7024P used in this example.
Dell Networking switches:
8132, 8164, 8132F, 8164F, 7024, 7048, 7024P, 7048P, 7024F, 7048R, 7048R-RA, 8024, 8024F, M6220,
M6348, M8024, M8024-k
NOTE: Dell Networking Switches not included in the list above could have behaviors that would require
some modification to the methods used in the example configurations below, however the methodology
and mechanisms are similar and can therefore be applied with minor changes. See Appendix A for
information on how to use Dell 55xx switches.
MAC Authentication with W-ClearPass and Dell Networking 7024P
Switch
The use of MAC Authentication is mainly used for devices such as printers, cameras, and IP phones that
do not support 802.1x authentication and require the use of MAC Authentication.
The configuration example in this guide will only detail the basic setup of both the W-ClearPass Policy
Manager and the Dell Networking 7024P switch. Network administrators may also want to configure
specific VLANs to restrict traffic to the type needed for the device being placed on the 7024P switch
port. The assignment of VLANs based on successful authentication is not covered in this document.