AVLAN Configuration Overview Configuring Authenticated VLANs
page 21-4 OmniSwitch 6600 Family Network Configuration Guide April 2006
AVLAN Configuration Overview
Configuring authenticated VLANs requires several major steps. The steps are outlined here and described
throughout this chapter. See “Sample AVLAN Configuration” on page21-5 for a quick overview of
implementing the commands used in these procedures.
1Set up authentication clients. See “Setting Up Authentication Clients” on page 21-7.
2Configure at least one authenticated VLAN. A router port must be set up in at least one authenti-
cated VLAN for the DHCP relay. See “Configuring Authenticated VLANs” on page21-26.
3Configure at least one authenticated mobile port. Required for connecting the clients to the switch.
See “Configuring Authenticated Ports” on page 21-28.
4Set up the DHCP server. Required if you are using Telnet or Web browser clients. Required for any
clients that need to get IP addresses after authentication. See “Setting Up the DHCP Server” on
page 21-29.
5Configure the authentication server authority mode. See “Configuring the Server Authority Mode”
on page 21-32.
6Specify accounting servers for authentication sessions. Optional; accounting may also be done
through the switch logging feature in the switch. See “Specifying Accounting Servers” on page21-35.
The following is a summary of commands used in these procedures.
Commands Used for ...
vlan authentication Enabling authentication on VLAN(s)
ip interface Setting up a router port on the authenticated
VLAN.
vlan port mobile
vlan port authenticate
Creating authenticated port(s)
aaa avlan dns Configuring a DNS name; required for Web
browser clients
ip helper address
aaa avlan default dhcp
ip helper avlan only
Configuring the DHCP server; required for Telnet
and Web browser clients.
aaa vlan no Removing a user from an authenticated VLAN
aaa ldap-server
aaa radius-server
Setting up switch communication with authenti-
cation servers
aaa authentication vlan single-mode
aaa authentication vlan multiple-mode
Enabling authentication and setting the authority
mode for servers
aaa accounting vlan Specifying accounting for AVLAN sessions.