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43 Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Security Tab - RADIUS Server
WebView Switches
Security Tab - RADIUS Server
The RADIUS Server screen lists the RADIUS servers used for authentication. You can use this screen to access a
server’s settings.
IP Address. This is the IP address of the RADIUS server.
Priority. This is the server priority, which is used to configure the server query order.
Authentication Port. This is the authentication port used to verify the RADIUS server authentication.
Number of Retries. This is the number of requests sent to the RADIUS server before a failure occurs.
Timeout for Reply. This is the number of seconds the Switch waits for an answer from the RADIUS server before
retrying the query or switching to the next server.
Dead Time. This is the number of minutes that a RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests.
Source IP Address. This is the source IP address used for communication with the RADIUS server.
Usage Type. This is the RADIUS server authentication. Log in indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
authentication of usernames and passwords, while 802.1x indicates that the RADIUS server is used for 802.1x
authentication. All indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authentication of usernames and passwords, as
well as 802.1x authentication.
To add a RADIUS server, click the paper and pencil icon. On the new screen that appears, you can configure its
settings. To modify the settings of a RADIUS server, click the server’s pencil icon. On the new screen that
appears, you can modify its settings.
IP Address. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
Priority (0-65535). Enter the server priority.
Authentication Port (0-65535). Enter the number of the authentication port.
Number of Retries (1-10). Enter the number of retries allowed before a failure occurs. To use the default, click
the Use Default checkbox.
Timeout for Reply (1-30). Enter the number of seconds the Switch waits for an answer from the RADIUS server
before retrying the query or switching to the next server. To use the default, click the Use Default checkbox.
Figure 5-37: Security - Add RADIUS Servers
Figure 5-36: Security - RADIUS Server