Authenticated Network Overview - Alcatel OmniSwitch 6624 Network Configuration Manual

Authenticated Network Overview

Authenticated Network Overview
An authenticated network involves several components as shown in this illustration.
RADIUS or LDAP servers
DHCP server
This chapter describes all of these components in detail, except the external authentication servers, which
are described in Chapter 17, "Managing Authentication Servers."
given here:
Authentication servers—A RADIUS or LDAP server must be configured in the network. The server
contains a database of user information that the switch checks whenever a user tries to authenticate
through the switch. (Note that the local user database on the switch may not be used for Layer 2 authenti-
cation.) Backup servers may be configured for the authentication server.
RADIUS or LDAP server. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your particular server. The
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external server may also be used for Authenticated Switch Access. Server details, such as RADIUS
attributes and LDAP schema information, are given in
RADIUS or LDAP client in the switch. The switch must be set up to communicate with the RADIUS
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or LDAP server. This chapter briefly describes the switch configuration. See
Authentication Servers,"
servers.
Authentication clients—Authentication clients login through the switch to get access to authenticated
VLANs. There are three types of clients:
AV-Client. This is an Alcatel-proprietary authentication client. The AV-Client does not require an IP
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address prior to authentication. The client software must be installed on the user's end station. This
chapter describes how to install and configure the client. See
Telnet client. Any standard Telnet client may be used. A IP address is required prior to authentication.
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An overview of the Telnet client is provided in
page 18-2
Authentication agent
in the switch
OmniSwitch 6648
OmniSwitch 6648
Authenticated
Authenticated
VLAN
Authentication Network Components
for detailed information about setting up switch parameters for authentication
OmniSwitch 6624/6648 Network Configuration Guide
Configuring Authenticated VLANs
Authentication port
VLAN
A brief overview of the components is
Chapter 17, "Managing Authentication Servers."
"Installing the AV-Client" on page
"Setting Up Authentication Clients" on page
Authentication clients
Chapter 17, "Managing
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April 2004