RADIUS Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Messages Related to RADIUS Operation

Messages Related to RADIUS Operation

Message

Meaning

 

 

Can’t reach RADIUS server < x.x.x.x >.

A designated RADIUS server is not responding to an

 

authentication request. Try pinging the server to determine

 

whether it is accessible to the switch. If the server is

 

accessible, then verify that the switch is using the correct

 

encryption key and that the server is correctly configured

 

to receive an authentication request from the switch.

 

 

No server(s) responding.

The switch is configured for and attempting RADIUS

 

authentication, however it is not receiving a response from

 

a RADIUS server. Ensure that the switch is configured to

 

access at least one RADIUS server. (Use show radius.) If

 

you also see the message Can’t reach RADIUS

 

server < x.x.x.x >, try the suggestions listed for

 

that message.

Not legal combination of authentication methods.

Indicates an attempt to configure local as both the primary and secondary authentication methods. If local is the primary method, then none must be the secondary method.

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