Configuring The Radius Server; Configuring The Radius Client - Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROS v4.3 User Manual

Chapter 4
System Administration
Attribute
a
EAP-Message
a
EAP-Message is an extension attribute for RADIUS, as defined by
CONTENTS
• Section 4.8.1.1, "Configuring the RADIUS Server"
• Section 4.8.1.2, "Configuring the RADIUS Client"
Section 4.8.1.1

Configuring the RADIUS Server

The Vendor-Specific attribute (or VSA) sent to the RADIUS server as part of the RADIUS request is used to
determine the access level from the RADIUS server. This attribute may be configured within the RADIUS server
with the following information:
Attribute
Vendor-Specific
NOTE
If no access level is received in the response packet from the RADIUS server, access is denied.
Section 4.8.1.2

Configuring the RADIUS Client

The RADIUS client can be configured to use two RADIUS servers: a primary server and a backup server. If the
primary server is unavailable, the device will automatically attempt to connect with the backup server.
NOTE
The RADIUS client uses the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) to verify access.
To configure access to either the primary or backup RADIUS servers, do the following:
1. Navigate to Administration » Configure Security Server » Configure RADIUS Server . The RADIUS Server
table appears.
128
Value
{ A message(s) received from the authenticating peer }
RFC 2869.
Value
Vendor-ID: 15004
Format: String
Number: 2
Attribute: { Guest, Operator, Admin }
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