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Web and MAC Authentication for the Series
Configuring Web Authentication
Configuring Web AuthenticationThis feature is available only on the Series 2600,
Overview
1.If you have not already done so, configure a local username and password pair on the switch.
2.Identify or create a redirect URL for use by authenticated clients. Pro- Curve recommends that you provide a redirect URL when using Web Authentication. If a redirect URL is not specified, web browser behavior following authentication may not be acceptable.
3.If you plan to use multiple VLANs with Web Authentication, ensure that these VLANs are configured on the switch and that the appropriate port assignments have been made. Also, confirm that the VLAN used by authorized clients can access the redirect URL.
4.Use the ping command in the switch console interface to ensure that the switch can communicate with the RADIUS server you have configured to support
5.Configure the switch with the correct IP address and encryption key to access the RADIUS server.
6.Configure the switch for
a.Configure Web Authentication on the switch ports you want to use.
b.If the necessary to avoid address conflicts with the secure network, specify the base IP address and mask to be used by the switch for temporary DHCP addresses.The lease length for these temporary IP addresses may also be set.
c.If you plan to use SSL for logins configure and enable SSL on the switch before you specify it for use with
d.Configure the switch to use the redirect URL for authorized clients.
7.Test both authorized and unauthorized access to your system to ensure that Web Authentication works properly on the ports you have configured for
Client web browsers may not use a proxy server to access the network.