License types and usage
The license key installed on your FortiNAC appliance controls both the feature set that is enabled and the number of hosts, users and devices that can be managed by FortiNAC.
Licensed features
High Availability—Enables the redundant server feature which allows a second FortiNAC server to take over if the primary server has failed.
Integrated RADIUS—Enables the integrated RADIUS server which allows you to do authentication in an 802.1x environment without needing an external RADIUS server.
Device Profiler—Enables the Device Profiler feature which allows you to manage and categorize rogue devices as they connect to your network by comparing them to pre-established rules or device profiles.
Guest Manager—Enables the Guest Manager feature which allows you to create guest/contractor accounts and delegate guest management to administrative users.
Endpoint Compliance—Enables the Security Policy feature which allows you to scan end-stations and ensure that they are compliant with your network policies.
Integration Suite—Enables third party integration which allows you to receive SNMP traps and Syslog information from third party vendors with devices on the network.
Wireless Only—This is provided as a solution for organizations that use only wireless devices on their network. Using the Quick Start feature you can configure HP MSM and Ruckus Controllers. Other wireless devices and up to five wired devices can be added using the Network Devices View. This license disables the Discovery feature used to scan the network for devices within specified IP address ranges and allows only five wired devices. All devices must be added manually.
License counts
Concurrent Licenses—These licenses are based on the total number of concurrent connections to your network that are managed by FortiNAC.There may be parts of your network that are not managed by FortiNAC.
This count includes hosts, servers or devices that are online on your network at any given time. When a host, server or device disconnects from the network, the license is released and can be used for another connection. For example, you may have 1000 hosts in your database but if only 100 are connected, then only 100 licenses are used.
License usage information is displayed on the Dashboard and License management.