Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract of Forescout Platform Administration and Deployment:
According to the Forescout Switch Plugin Configuration Guide, when verifying correct switch plugin configuration, you do NOT need to check: "IP address ranges are assigned to the correct appliance". This setting is network/appliance configuration, not switch plugin-specific configuration.
Switch Plugin Configuration Verification Checklist:
According to the Switch Plugin documentation:
When verifying switch plugin configuration, you MUST check:
A. The Switch plugin is running ✓
Plugin status must be active
Verify in plugin management interface
B. Correct switch management credentials ✓
SSH/CLI credentials configured
SNMP credentials (v1/v2/v3) configured
Must have appropriate permissions
D. Each switch passes the plugin test ✓
Use plugin test function to verify connectivity
Confirms credentials and permissions work
Validates communication protocols
E. Each switch is assigned to the correct appliance ✓
Switch must be assigned to managing appliance
Critical for multi-appliance deployments
Ensures proper VLAN management traffic routing
Why C is NOT Required:
According to the documentation:
IP address range assignment (segment assignment) is:
Part of appliance channel/segment configuration
NOT part of switch plugin-specific configuration
Handled at appliance level, not plugin level
Related to appliance management, not switch management
Switch Plugin vs. Appliance Configuration:
According to the configuration guide:
Item
Switch Plugin Config
Appliance Config
Plugin Running
✓Yes
N/A
Switch Credentials
✓Yes
N/A
Plugin Test
✓Yes
N/A
Switch Assignment
✓Yes
N/A
IP Address Ranges
✗No
✓Yes
Referenced Documentation:
CounterACT Switch Plugin Configuration Guide v8.12
Switch Configuration Parameters
Permissions Configuration – Switch
Configuring Switches in the Switch Plugin
