Chapter 16 Authentication Server
Sent by an access point requesting authentication.
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Sent by a RADIUS server rejecting access.
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Sent by a RADIUS server allowing access.
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Sent by a RADIUS server requesting more information in order to allow access. The access point sends a proper response from the user and then sends another
The following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the ZyWALL and the RADIUS server for user accounting:
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Sent by the access point requesting accounting.
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Sent by the RADIUS server to indicate that it has started or stopped accounting.
In order to ensure network security, the ZyWALL and the RADIUS server use a shared secret key, which is a password, they both know. The key is not sent over the network. In addition to the shared key, password information exchanged is also encrypted to protect the network from unauthorized access.
16.2 Local User Database
Click SECURITY > AUTH SERVER to open the Local User Database screen. The local user database is a list of user profiles stored on the ZyWALL. The ZyWALL can use this list of user profiles to authenticate users. Use this screen to change your ZyWALL’s list of user profiles.
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