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Viper uses RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial in User Service) for authentication and authorization. RADIUS is a
networking protocol that provides centralized authentication, authorization and accounting management for computers
and devices to connect and use a network service.
RADIUS in the Viper is used for two authentication scenarios: User Authentication (see Section 4.5.2.1.1) and Device
Authentication (see Section 4.5.2.1.2).
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RADIUS is used to authenticate users who wish to connect to a unit through the Viper SC Web Interface, the FTP
server, or the command shell.
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RADIUS can also be used to authenticate devices based on their MAC addresses. Unauthorized devices will not be
able to establish a VPN secure tunnel with an access point.
To use RADIUS within a Viper network, an external RADIUS server must be set up with a proper device database (identified
by MAC addresses) and a user database. RADIUS transactions are encoded with an encryption key that is only known to the
RADIUS server and each Viper device.
Figure 51 – Security  Radius (Configuration)
4.5.2.1 GENERAL
RADIUS authentication can only be configured if your Viper is operating in router mode.
4.5.2.1.1 USER AUTHENTICATION
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