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ANUAL
RADIUS users are treated differently from local users only until authentication comes from the RADIUS server.
Once the RADIUS server authenticates a particular user, this RADIUS user enjoys the same privileges as any other
local user.
Note : The maximum number of users that can log on to the unit at any given time includes both
RADIUS and non-RADIUS (local) users.
RADIUS Advantages
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The RADIUS server has a single, unified “database” of users, allowing for authentication of user names and
passwords, as well as for configuration information detailing the type of service to deliver to the user. There is
no limit to the number of users; it can store as many users as its disk storage permits.
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If you are using many Dominion SX units, you do not have to configure all users on each of the units.
Configure a user once on your RADIUS server, then allow all Dominion SX units authenticate their login
requests from the same place.
RADIUS Configuration
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Configure the unit for RADIUS as described in the Enabling RADIUS section that follows.
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Configure your RADIUS server for the logon operation to be successful. The steps to configure a RADIUS
server are defined in
Appendix D: RADIUS Server .
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Log on to the unit as a RADIUS user.
In cases where:
(1) the RADIUS server fails to respond
(2) the network connectivity is too slow
(3) the user has misspelled the user name or password
OR
(4) the RADIUS server is not properly configured
the following error message will appear:
Figure 61 Unsuccessful Login Message Window