The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 26 RADIUSLABEL | DESCRIPTION |
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Index | Select the RADIUS profile you want to configure from the |
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Profile Name | Type a name for the RADIUS profile associated with the Index number above. |
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Primary | Configure the fields below to have user authenticate and accounting through |
| external servers. |
Backup | If the ZyAIR cannot authenticate a wireless station(s) using the Primary |
| RADIUS server or communicate with the Primary accounting server, you can |
| have the ZyAIR use a Backup RADIUS server. Make sure the Active check |
| boxes are selected if you want to use backup servers. |
| The ZyAIR will attempt to communicate three times before using the Backup |
| servers. Requests can be issued from the client interface to use the backup |
| server. The length of time for each authentication is decided by the wireless |
| client or based on the configuration of the ReAuthentication Timer field in the |
| in the Security screen. |
Active | Select the check box to enable user authentication through an external |
| authentication server. Clear the check box to enable user authentication using |
| the local user profile on the ZyAIR. |
RADIUS Server IP | Enter the IP address of the external authentication server in dotted decimal |
Address | notation. |
RADIUS Server Port | Enter the port number of the external authentication server. The default port |
| number is 1812. You need not change this value unless your network |
| administrator instructs you to do so with additional information. |
Share Secret | Enter a password (up to 31 alphanumeric characters) as the key to be shared |
| between the external authentication server and the ZyAIR. The key must be |
| the same on the external authentication server and your ZyAIR. The key is not |
| sent over the network. |
Active | Select the check box to enable user accounting through an external |
| authentication server. |
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