Technical Note: Headless Devices Marked as Needing Authentication and Isolated
Description
Scope
Version: Network Sentry 7 & 8
Solution
Issue: Any Host registered in the Hosts View (including headless devices) can be marked for Authentication and Isolated if the following conditions are met:
Headless Devices Marked as Needing Authentication and Isolated
Scope
Version: Network Sentry 7 & 8
Solution
Version: Network Sentry 7 and 8
1. The host is connected to a network device on which Network Sentry is enforcing authentication.
- A wired port that is a member of the Forced Authentication group.
- A wireless controller or access point whose SSID or Model configuration has Authentication set to Enforce.
2. The affected host matches an Authentication Policy.
Workaround:
Option 1. Add the headless devices to the Forced User Authentication Exceptions group or a group nested under Forced User Authentication Exceptions.
Option 2. Redesign the User/Host Profile for Authentication in a manner to which the impacted headless devices will not match.