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RADIUS servers

RADIUS servers

Configuring a RADIUS server

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If you have configured RADIUS support and a user is required to authenticate
using a RADIUS server, the FortiGate unit sends the user's credentials to the
RADIUS server for authentication. If the RADIUS server can authenticate the
user, the user is successfully authenticated with the FortiGate unit. If the RADIUS
server cannot authenticate the user, the connection is refused by the FortiGate
unit.
Note: The default port for RADIUS traffic is 1812. If your RADIUS server is using port 1645,
use the CLI to change the default RADIUS port. For more information see the config
system global command in the
To configure a RADIUS server, go to User > RADIUS.
Figure 205:RADIUS server list
Create New Add a new RADIUS server.
Name The name of the RADIUS server on the FortiGate unit.
Server Name/IP The domain name or IP address of the RADIUS server.
Delete icon Delete a RADIUS server configuration.
Note: You cannot delete a RADIUS server that has been added to a
user group.
Edit icon Edit a RADIUS server configuration.
Go to User > RADIUS and select Create New or the Edit icon of an existing
RADIUS server.
Figure 206:RADIUS configuration
Name Type or edit the name used to identify the RADIUS server.
Server Name/IP Type or edit the domain name or IP address of the RADIUS server.
Server Secret Type or edit the RADIUS server secret.
FortiGate CLI Reference.
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