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58 C
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3: C
ONFIGURING
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ERVICES
Configure RADIUS Servers
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a client-server
security protocol that provides authentication, authorization, and
accounting for network users and devices. A RADIUS server stores user
profiles, which include usernames, passwords, and other user attributes.
To configure RADIUS servers, you must:
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Configure RADIUS server attributes in 3WXM
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Configure attributes on the RADIUS server
Configure RADIUS Server in 3WXM To configure RADIUS in 3WXM,
you define RADIUS server groups (named sets of RADIUS servers). You
must create at least one server group. RADIUS server groups can
authenticate administrators and network users.
To configure the RADIUS server in 3WXM
1 Select Configuration on the toolbar.
2 In the Organizer panel, expand the WX switch on which you are
configuring the service.
3 Expand AAA, then select RADIUS.
4 In the Task List panel, select RADIUS Server.
The Create RADIUS Server wizard is displayed.