By default the WLAN controller forwards any requests relating to the account and access management to a RADIUS server. In order for access points to contact the RADIUS server directly, the necessary server information has to be defined here. This ensures that the RADIUS application continues to function even if the WLAN controller is unavailable. However, this means that the RADIUS server requires settings for each and every access point, and the managed access points must be able to access the RADIUS server from their management network. If the RADIUS server is on another IP network, then it is vital that the gateway is set in the IP parameter profile.
LANconfig:
WEBconfig:
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Type: Type of RADIUS application.
- Possible values:
- Account or access
- Default:
- The entries account, access, backup account and backup access are fixed settings that cannot be changed.
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IP address: IP address to be used by the AP in order for it to reach the RADIUS
server. If no value is entered the controller's IP address is taken as default.
- Possible values:
- Valid IP address.
- Default:
- Blank
-
Port: Port number of the RADIUS server that is communicated to the AP in order for
it to reach the RADIUS server. The port must agree with the value configured in the RADIUS
server. This value will be ignored if no IP address is configured as the controller itself
will be used as the RADIUS server.
- Possible values:
- Valid port number, generally 1812 for access management and 1813 for account management.
- Default:
- 0
-
Secret: Password for the RADIUS service. The key (secret) must agree with the
value configured in the RADIUS server. This value will be ignored if no IP address is
configured as the controller itself will be used as the RADIUS server.
- Possible values:
- Maximum 31 ASCII characters.
- Default:
- Blank