The system administrator and users with appropriate configuration rights can configure the SLC to use RADIUS to authenticate users attempting to log in using Telnet, SSH, or the console port.
Note: Users who are authenticated through RADIUS are granted port access through the port permissions on this page.
To configure the SLC to use RADIUS to authenticate users:
Complete the following fields:
Enable RADIUS |
Displays selected if you enabled this method on the User Authentication Methods page. If you want to set up this authentication method but not enable it immediately, clear the checkbox. Note: If you enable RADIUS here, it automatically displays at the end of the order of precedence on the User Authentication page. |
RADIUS Server #1 |
IP address or host name of the primary RADIUS server. IP address or hostname of the primary RADIUS server. This RADIUS server may be a proxy for SecurID. |
Server #1 Port (optional) |
Number of the TCP port on the RADIUS server used for the RADIUS service. If you do not specify an optional port, the SLC uses the default RADIUS port (1812). |
Server #1 Secret |
Text that serves as a shared secret between a RADIUS client and the server (SLC). The shared secret is used to encrypt a password sent between the client and the server. May have up to 128 characters. |
RADIUS Server #2 |
IP address or host name of the secondary RADIUS server. |
Server #2 Port |
Number of the TCP port on the RADIUS server used for the RADIUS service. If you do not specify an optional port, the SLC uses the default RADIUS port (1812). |
Server #2 Secret |
Text that serves as a shared secret between a RADIUS client and the server (SLC). The shared secret is used to encrypt a password sent between the client and the server. May have up to 128 characters. |
Timeout |
The number of seconds (1-30) after which the connection attempt times out. The default is 30 seconds. |
Custom Menu |
If custom menus have been created (see the User Guide), you can assign a default custom menu to RADIUS users. |
Escape Sequence |
A single character or a two-character sequence that causes the SLC to leave direct (interactive) mode. (To leave listen mode, press any key.) A suggested value is Esc+A (escape key, then uppercase "A" performed quickly but not simultaneously). You would specify this value as \x1bA, which is hexadecimal (\x) character 27 (1B) followed by an A. This setting allows the user to terminate the connect direct command on the command line interface when the endpoint of the command is deviceport, tcp, or udp. |
Break Sequence |
A series of one to ten characters users can enter on the command line interface to send a break signal to the external device. A suggested value is Esc+B (escape key, then uppercase “B” performed quickly but not simultaneously). You would specify this value as \x1bB, which is hexadecimal (\x) character 27 (1B) followed by a B. |
Data Ports |
The ports users are able to monitor and interact with using the connect direct command. U and L denote the PC Card upper and lower slots. |
Listen Ports |
The ports users are able to monitor using the connect listen command. |
Clear Port Buffers |
The ports whose port buffer users may clear using the set locallog clear command. |
Power Outlets |
Right to view and enter settings for power outlets (SLB only). |
Note: Older RADIUS servers may use 1645 as the default port. Check your RADIUS server configuration to make sure.
In the User Rights section, select the user group to which RADIUS users will belong:
Group |
Select the group to which the RADIUS users will belong: Default Users: This group has only the most basic rights (described above). Power Users: This group has the same rights as Default Users plus Networking, Date/Time, Reboot & Shutdown; Diagnostics & Reports. Administrators: This group has all possible rights. |
Select or clear the checkboxes for the following rights:
Full Administrative |
Right to add, update, and delete all editable fields. |
Networking |
Right to enter network settings. |
Services |
Right to enable and disable system logging, SSH and Telnet logins, SNMP, and SMTP. |
Date/Time |
Right to set the date and time. |
SecureLinx Network |
Right to view and manage SecureLinx units (e.g., SLPs, Spiders, SLCs). |
Local Users |
Right to add or delete local users on the system. |
Remote Authentication |
Right to assign a remote user to a user group and assign a set of rights to the user. |
SSH Keys |
Right to set SSH keys for authenticating users. |
User Menus |
Right to create or edit a custom user menu for the CLI. |
Web Access |
Right to access Web-Manager. |
Reboot & Shutdown |
Right to use the CLI or shut down the SLC and then reboot it. |
Firmware & Configuration |
Right to upgrade the firmware on the unit and save or restore a configuration (all settings). |
Diagnostics & Reports |
Right to obtain diagnostic information and reports about the unit. |
Device Ports |
Right to enter device port settings. |
PC Card |
Right to enter modem settings for PC cards. |
Access Outlets |
The power outlets users may monitor and configure. (SLB only) |
To save, click Apply.
Note: You must reboot the unit before changes will take effect.
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