Chapter 4. Web Interface Configuration
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4.4.1.3 RADIUS
Server
The system supports 802.1x Authentication using external RADIUS server. You may configure both primary and
secondary RADIUS server for fault tolerance. RADIUS refers to Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, an
authentication and accounting system used by many Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The system may
authenticate users using external RADIUS server including both primary and secondary RADIUS server. Choose
“RADIUS Server”
in the
Server Name
field, the hyperlink beside the pull-down menu will become
“RADIUS
Setting”
.
Click the hyperlink
RADIUS Setting
for further configuration. The RADIUS server sets the external authentication
for user accounts. Enter the related information for the primary server and/or the secondary server (the secondary
server is not required). The blanks with red star are necessary information. These settings will become effective
immediately after clicking the
Apply
button.