Create a RADIUS Authentication Server

To create a new RADIUS authentication server, complete the following steps.

Some fields on the page are already populated with recommended settings.

  1. On the toolbar, click Access > Authentication Servers.
  2. Click Create and then select RADIUS.

  3. General Properties section.

    • In the Name box, type a unique name that identifies this authentication server.
    • The Enabled check box is selected by default. This means that the server will be active.
    • In the Host box, type either an IP address or DNS Name. Note: If you enter a DNS Name, the system will use DNS Name over IP address. 
    • In the Port box, type the port the remote server is listening. The default port for RADIUS is 1812.
    • In the Server Retries box, type the number of times an attempt will be made to contact the remote server. The default is set to 3.
    • In the Server Timeout (seconds) box, type the number of seconds to wait for a response from the remote server. The default is set to 10 seconds.
  4. RADIUS section.
    • In the Protocol box, type the RADIUS protocol to use when authenticating users.
    • In the Shared Secret box, type the key to use when communicating with the RADIUS server.
  5. Click Test to know if the RADIUS server has been set up correctly.
  6. Click Save.