9.5.3 LDAP
The main advantage of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) lies in its
quick response to users' search operations. For example, massive user
authentication operations may be performed concurrently. If a database is used,
because the database is divided into various tables, to meet this simple
authentication requirement, the database must be searched each time, along with
synthesis and filtering. This results in low efficiency. LDAP is equivalent to one
table, and requires only the user name and password, with some other parameters,
which is quite simple. It can meet the authentication requirement regarding the
efficiency and structure.
Method for enabling the LDAP server for the gateway:
Click "Administration >> AAA >> LDAP". In "Server List", enter any name for
"Name", enter the server address (domain name/IP address) and port ID, and enter
the base DN obtained from the server. Set the user name and password for accessing
the server. Select "None", "SSL", or "StartTLS" for "Security". Click Add, and
then click Apply & Save.
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