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5.5.2 Connecting NAS to an LDAP Directory
LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. It is a directory that can store
the information of all the users and groups in a centralized server. Using LDAP, the
administrator can manage the users in the LDAP directory and allow the users to
connect to multiple NAS servers with the same username and password. This feature is
intended for administrator and users who have some knowledge about Linux servers,
LDAP servers, and Samba. An LDAP server which is up and running is required when
using the LDAP feature of the QNAP NAS.
R e quire me nts
Required information/settings:
The LDAP server connection and authentication information
The LDAP structure, where the users and groups are stored
The LDAP server security settings
C onne cting Q NAP T urbo NAS to LDAP Dire ctory
Follow the steps below to connect the QNAP NAS to an LDAP directory:
1. Login the web interface of the NAS as an administrator.
2. Go to "Privilege Settings" > "Domain Security". By default, the option "No domain
security" is enabled. That means only the local NAS users can connect to the NAS.
3. Select "LDAP authentication" and complete the settings.
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LDAP Server Host: The host name or IP address of the LDAP server.
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LDAP Security: Specify how the NAS will communicate with the LDAP server:
ldap:// = Use a standard LDAP connection (default port: 389).
ldap:// (ldap + SSL) = Use an encrypted connection with SSL (default port:
686). This is usually used by older version of LDAP servers.
Ldap:// (ldap + TLS) = Use an encrypted connection with TLS (default port:
389). This is usually used by newer version of LDAP servers
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BASE DN: The LDAP domain. For example: dc=mydomain,dc=local
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Root DN: The LDAP root user. For example cn=admin, dc=mydomain,dc=local
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Password: The root user password.
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Users Base DN: The organization unit (OU) in which users are stored. For
example: ou=people,dc=mydomain,dc=local
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Groups Base DN: The organization unit (OU) in which groups are stored. For
example ou=group,dc=mydomain,dc=local
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