CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

The R3000 Authentication User Guide contains information about setting up authentication on the network.

About this User Guide

This user guide addresses the network administrator desig- nated to configure and manage the R3000 server on the network.

Chapter 1 provides information on how to use this user guide, and also includes an overview of filtering compo- nents and authentication operations.

Chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe the R3000 Administrator console entries that must be made in order to prepare the network for using authentication for NT and/or LDAP domains.

NOTE: Refer to the R3000 Quick Start Guide for information on installing the unit on the network. This document also provides information on how to access the R3000 console to perform the initial installation setup defined in Chapter 2: Network Setup.

After all settings have been made, authentication is ready to be used on the network. Chapter 5 outlines the step you need to take to test and to activate your settings before deploying authentication on the network.

Chapter 6 provides support information. Appendices at the end of this user guide feature instructions on filtering profile file components and setup; a chart of ports used for authen- tication system access; notes on customizations to make on specified LDAP servers; steps to modify the SMB protocol to disable SMB Signing requirements; information on how to obtain or export an SSL certificate and upload it to the R3000; tips on how to override pop-up windows with pop-up

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