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Chapter 4
Security > RADIUS
The RADIUS screen is used to configure a Remote
Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server for user
authentication.
Security > RADIUS
RADIUS servers provide additional security for networks
by providing a centralized authentication method for web
access. Up to eight RADIUS servers can be configured. The
Switch attempts authentication using the listed sequence
of servers. The process ends when a server either approves
or denies access to a user.
IP Address Enter the IP address of the authentication
server.
Prorty The server priority. The possible values are 0
to 6, where 0 is the highest priority. This priority
determines the order in which RADIUS servers are queried
when more than one RADIUS server is configured. The
default priority is 0.
Authentcaton Port Enter the authentication port. The
authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS server
authentication. The default value is 8.
Number of Retres
Defines the number of transmitted
requests sent to RADIUS server before a failure occurs. The
possible values are  to 0. The default is .
Tmeout for Reply
Defines the amount of the time in
seconds the device waits for an answer from the RADIUS
server before retrying the query, or switching to the next
server. The possible values are  to 0. The default is .
Dead Tme
Defines the amount of time (minutes) that a
RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests. The range
is 0 to 000. The default is 0 minutes.
Key Strng Defines the default key string used to
authenticate and encrypt all RADIUS communications
between the device and the RADIUS server. This key must
match the RADIUS encryption.
Busness Seres Smart Ggabt Ethernet Swtch
Configuration Using the Web-based Utility
Source IP Address
Defines the source IP address that is
used for communication with RADIUS servers.
Usage Type
Specifies the RADIUS server authentication
type. The default value is Login. The possible field values
are:
Logn
Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
•
authenticating user name and passwords.
80.X
Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
•
802.1X authentication.
All Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
•
authenticating user name and passwords, and 802.1X
port authentication.
Click Add to Lst to add the RADIUS configuration to the
RADIUS table at the bottom of the screen.
Click Save Settngs to save the changes, or Cancel
Changes to cancel the changes.
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