Configuring Secure Shell Connection Parameters; Admin Authentication And Radius Server Authentication Setup; Setting Up Airbeam Software Access - Motorola WS2000 - Wireless Switch - Network Management Device System Reference Manual

Access
CLI TELNET
CLI SSH
SNMP
CF Card
Access: FTP/
AirBeam
NOTE: If all the checkboxes in this section are disabled, the administrator will not be able to access the
switch through the WS 2000 Management System user interface. The only way the device can then be
accessed is through a direct serial connection from a PC. If this situation occurs accidentally, you can
restore the settings using the command line.

6.1.2 Configuring Secure Shell Connection Parameters

If CLI SSH (port 22)
1. Enter a value, in seconds, when a client connected via SSH must reauthenticate in the
Timeout field. The default is 120 seconds (2 minutes).
2. Enter the amount of time, in seconds, when an inactive client using SSH will be disconnected in the
Client Inactivity Timeout

6.1.3 Admin Authentication and RADIUS Server Authentication Setup

There are two methods available for authenticating administrators upon connecting to the switch. Use this
area to set up the desired authentication methods.
• Select the
in password authentication process (that is, using the standard admin password).
• Select the
If RADIUS is selected, then the RADIUS server information can be entered in the
for Admin Authentication
If the RADIUS button is selected, specify the
authentication process, and the RADIUS server's

6.1.4 Setting Up AirBEAM Software Access

Symbol's AirBEAM software suite is a comprehensive set of mobility management tools that maximize the
availability, security and effectiveness of a wireless network. The fields in this section of the screen allow
the administrator to enable access from the AirBEAM software suite and to set the AirBEAM password.
1. To enable AirBEAM access, check the
2. Specify a password for AirBEAM software access. Note that the AirBEAM login name is always
"airbeam".
Description
Port
23
Allows administrator access to the wireless switch through TELNET. Allows the
administrator to access the switch through the command line interface.
22
Allows administrator access to the command line interface of the wireless switch
through the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol of TCP/IP.
161
Allows administrator access to change switch settings from an SNMP server.
21
Allows administrator access with AirBEAM using FTP to upload and download
configuration data, firmware, and other software to/from the switch's CF card. The
username and password used for AirBEAM is configured in the AirBEAM Access
section of the screen.
is enabled either on WAN or LAN, set the fields in the Secure Shell area:
field. The default is 120 seconds (2 minutes).
Local radio button to have the administrator of the switch authenticate using the built-
RADIUS radio button to have the administrator authenticate against a RADIUS database.
area.
Enable AirBEAM
RADIUS Server IP address, the communication port for the
Shared Secret (password) to use.
checkbox.
Administrator and User Access
Authentication
SSH
RADIUS Server
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