NSE7 RADIUS server for NAC Practice Question
A FortiGate administrator is configuring NAC (Network Access Control) integration with FortiNAC. The goal is to control access for wired clients based on device compliance. Which TWO configurations are required on the FortiGate to support this integration?
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Configure a RADIUS server pointing to FortiNAC.
To integrate FortiGate with FortiNAC, two configurations are needed: first, a RADIUS server pointing to FortiNAC (A) must be configured on the FortiGate so it can query device compliance status from FortiNAC. Second, the 'nac-policy' option must be enabled on the FortiGate interface that connects to the switch (D). This allows the FortiGate to apply NAC-based access policies to wired clients. Options B (security group tag mapping) and C (802.1x on the interface) are not required on the FortiGate for this integration; 802.1x is typically handled by the switch. Option E (nac-mode to global-vlan) is not a standard setting for this scenario.
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AAA Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port(s) | Encryption | Transport | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIUS | 1812 / 1813 | Password only | UDP | Network access control |
| TACACS+ | 49 | Full packet | TCP | Device administration |
| Diameter | 3868 | Full session | TCP / SCTP | Carrier / mobile networks |
| 802.1X | — | EAP-based | Layer 2 | Port-based access control |
TACACS+ encrypts the entire packet; RADIUS only encrypts the password field — a key exam distinction.
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