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Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Security Tab - RADIUS
WebView Switches
Security Tab - RADIUS
Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide additional security for networks. RADIUS
servers provide a centralized authentication method for web access.
IP Address. The Authentication Server IP address.
Priority. The server priority. The possible values are 0-65535, where 1 is the highest value. The RADIUS Server
priority is used to configure the server query order.
Authentication Port. Identifies the authentication port. The authentication port is used to verify the RADIUS
server authentication. The authenticated port default is 1812.
Number of Retries. Defines the number of transmitted requests sent to RADIUS server before a failure occurs.
The possible field values are 1 - 10. Three is the default value.
Timeout 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 field values are 1 - 30. Three is the
default value.
Dead Time. Defines the amount of time (minutes) that a RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests. The
range is 0-2000. The Dead Time default is 0 minutes.
Key String. Defines the default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications
between the device and the RADIUS server. This key must match the RADIUS encryption.
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:
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Login. Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user name and passwords.
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802.1X. Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for 802.1X authentication.
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All. Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user name and passwords, and 802.1X
port authentication.
The Add to List button adds the RADIUS configuration to the RADIUS Table at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 5-28: Security - RADIUS