Using Radius Authentication - DPS Telecom CellVoice 16 User Manual

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Using RADIUS Authentication

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an industry-standard way to manage logins to many
different types of equipment in one central location. The Cell16 connects to your central RADIUS server. Every time
a device receives a login attempt (usually a username & password), it requests an authentication from the RADIUS
server. If the username & password combination is found in the server's database, an affirmative "access granted"
reply is sent back to the unit device, allowing the user to connect.
RADIUS server prompt for Username and
Password.
RADIUS configuration screen
Global Settings
Enter the number of times the RADIUS server should retry a
Retry
logon attempt
Time-out Enter the number of seconds before a logon request is timed out
Servers 1 / 2
IPA Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server
Port Port 1812 is an industry-standard port for using RADIUS
Secret Enter the RADIUS secret in this field
After successfully entering the settings for the RADIUS server, the Cell16 Web Browser will prompt users for both a
Username and Password, which will be verified using the information and access rights stored in the RADIUS
database.
RADIUS logons are case-sensitive. If the RADIUS server is unavailable or access is denied, the local user profiles
will work via craft port access only. Also, the "dictionary.dps" files (included on the Resource Disk) needs to be
loaded on the RADIUS server for access-right definition. If RADIUS is enabled on the Cell16 , local authentication will
be invalid through the web and can only work via craft port.
Note: RADIUS can be temporarily disabled from the TTY interface. To disable RADIUS, navigate to C)onfig >
E)thernet > R)ADIUS on the TTY interface. When prompted (y/N) to Enable RADIUS, type 'N' to disable RADIUS.