RADIUS Authentication 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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