5.6 Mac OS X Endpoint Settings

This release of Novell ZENworks Network Access Control supports only the agent-based method of testing for Mac OS X.

The following sections contain more information:

5.6.1 Ports Used for Testing

You might need to configure some firewalls and routers to allow Novell ZENworks Network Access Control to access port 1500 for agent-based testing.

HINT:See Section E.0, Ports used in Novell ZENworks Network Access Control for a complete description of the ports used in Novell ZENworks Network Access Control.

5.6.2 Allowing Novell ZENworks Network Access Control through the OS X Firewall

To verify that Novell ZENworks Network Access Control can test the end-user through the end-user’s firewall:

Mac endpoint>>Apple Menu>>System Preferences

Figure 5-8 Mac System Preferences

  1. Select the Sharing icon. The Sharing window opens.

  2. Select the Firewall tab.

  3. The firewall settings must be one of the following:

    • Off

    • On with the following:

      • OS X NAC Agent check box selected

      • Port 1500 open

To change the port:

Mac endpoint>>Apple Menu>>System Preferences>>Sharing icon>>Firewall tab

  1. Select OS X NAC Agent.

  2. Click Edit. The port configuration window appears:

    Figure 5-9 Mac Ports

  3. Enter 1500 in the Port Number, Range or Series text field.

  4. Click OK.