FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Managing Security 6-3
v1.1, September 2009

RADIUS

Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide additional security for
networks. RADIUS servers provide a centralized authentication method for web access. The user-
assigned RADIUS parameters are applie d to newly defined RADIUS servers. If values are not
defined, the system defaults are applied to the new RADIUS servers.
To configure RADIUS servers:
1. Click Security > Management Security > RADIUS. The RADIUS screen displays:
The RADIUS screen contains the following fields:
Host IP AddressEnter the RADIUS Server IP address.
Authentication Port – Enter the authentication port number. The authentication port is
used to verify the RADIUS Server authentication. The field default is 1812.
Number of Retries – Enter the number of transmitted requests sent to the RADIUS
Server before a failure occurs. Possible field values are 1-10. The default value is 3.
Figure 6-2