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AAA Server

This chapter introduces and shows you how to configure the NXC to use external authentication servers.

28.1 AAA Server Overview

You can use an AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) server to provide access control to your network.

The following lists the types of authentication server the NXC supports.

Local user database

The NXC uses the built-in local user database to authenticate administrative users logging into the NXC’s web configurator or network access users logging into the network through the NXC. You can also use the local user database to authenticate VPN users.

Directory Service (LDAP/AD)

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)/AD (Active Directory) is a directory service that is both a directory and a protocol for controlling access to a network. The directory consists of a database specialized for fast information retrieval and filtering activities. You create and store user profile and login information on the external server.

RADIUS

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication is a popular protocol used to authenticate users by means of an external or built-in RADIUS server. RADIUS authentication allows you to validate a large number of users from a central location.

28.2Authentication Server Command Summary

This section describes the commands for authentication server settings.

 

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