FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
6-4 Managing Security
v1.1, September 2009
•Timeout for Reply – Enter the amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an answer
from the RADIUS Server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server.
Possible field values are 1-30. The default value is 3.
•Dead Time – Enter the default amount of time (in minutes) that a RADIUS Server is
bypassed for service requests. The range is 0- 200. The default value is 0.
•Key String – Enter the default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all
RADIUS-communications between the device and the RADIUS Server. This key must
match the RADIUS encryption.
•Usage Type – Select the RADIUS Server usage type. The default value is Login. The
possible field values are:
– Login – Indicates the RADIUS Server is used for authenticating user names and
passwords.
– 802.1x – Indicates the RADIUS Server is used for 802.1x authentication.
– All – Indicates the RADIUS Server is used for authenticating user names and
passwords, and 802.1x port authentication.
•Active – Select the priority in which the system performs authentication with a RADIUS
Server. The system performs authentication initially with the RADIUS Primary Server,
and if it fails, it performs authentication with the RADIUS Backup Server. The possible
values are:
– Primary – Defines the RADIUS Primary Server.
– Backup – Defines the RADIUS Backup Server.
2. Select the RADIUS Server entry.
3. Enter the Host IP Address, Authentication Port, Number of Retries, Timeout for Reply,
Dead Time and Key String in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Select the Usage Type and Active Server from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
5. Click APPLY to update the device.
To add a new RADIUS Server entry:
1. Click Security > Management Security > RADIUS. The RADIUS screen displays.
2. Enter the Host IP Address, Authentication Port, Number of Retries, Timeout for Reply,
Dead Time and Key String in the provided fields in the first row.
3. Select the Usage Type and Active Server from the lists in the provided fields in the first row.
4. Click ADD to update the device.