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Chapter 4: Configuring Device Security
Defining Authentication
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• Number of Retries — Defines the number of transmitted requests sent to RADIUS server before a
failure occurs. The possible field values are 1 - 10. Three is the default value.
• Timeout for Reply — Defines the amount of the time in seconds the device waits for an answer
from the RADIUS server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server. The possible field
values are 1 - 30. Three is the default value.
• 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.
• Source IP Address — Defines the source IP address that is used for communication with RADIUS
servers.
• 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.
• Use Default — Uses the system default settings.
3. Define the relevant fields.
4. Click Apply. The Radius Server is added, and the device is updated.
Modifying RADIUS Server Settings
1. Click Security Management > Security Suite > Authentication. The RADIUS Page opens:
2. Click the Edit button. The Edit RADIUS Settings Page opens:
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