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Software/Hardware device to notify of new devices on network

I'm looking for either a hardware or software device that will notify me, or require my approval before any new device, computer, smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc... gets permission to logon or access to my wifi or hardwired network?

Is there such a device or where can I find something like that?

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Rob G

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Dan

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For the wifi, I guess I can do that, then even with the wifi password, someone still can't connect until they see me so I can get the MAC and add them to the list. Is there a more automated process?

I'm not referring to adding a PC to the domain, but actually when a user plugs in a phsyical cable into a network jack to just obtain internet access. I would like to know or have to approve that as well.

It would be so much easier to just have a device on my network that would do that, that wouldn't allow access to the network (wired and wifi), until approved by me.

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gcl_hk

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Dan

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Yes, I'm looking for a NAC product. Do trey also work with wired networks?

Also, I'm looking for something very simple to I stall and use, at a reasonable price. Any ideas?

Dan

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I meant to say install. Auto correction ......

gcl_hk

Sure, they are work for both wired and wireless connection, and also they have their particular requirement on network infrastructure.

The implementation cost is depends the scope, you can assume each device (IP phone, switch, PC and printer, etc.) will consume a node license. General comment for NAC is not a cheap solution.

Dan

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ok thanks, but which brand is good, very easy to deploy and use at a reasonable cost?

Dan

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Thanks guys, yes, I am looking for a NAC solution. Now the research begins, but I am noticing they are not cheap, very expensive :(