Configuring Device Security
Defining Authentication
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Dead Time — Defines the amount of time (minutes) that a RADIUS server is
bypassed for service requests. The range is 0-2000. The Dead Time default is
0 minutes.
•
Key String — Defines the default key string used for authenticating and
encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS
server. This key must match the RADIUS encryption.
•
Usage Type — Specifies the RADIUS server authentication type. The default
value is Login. The possible field values are:
-
Login
— Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user
name and passwords.
-
802.1X
— Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for 802.1X
authentication.
-
All
— Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user
name and passwords, and 802.1X port authentication.
STEP 2
Click the
Add
button. The
Add RADIUS Server Page
opens:
Add RADIUS Server Page
The
Add RADIUS Server Page
contains the following fields:
•
Host IP Address — Displays the
RADIUS
Server IP address.