Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) - Manual (Page 417)

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Configuring the RADIUS Server
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Configuring the RADIUS Server
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is a client/server protocol and software
enabling remote access servers to communicate with the switch to authenticate users and
authorize their access to the switch managed network. For an overview on the switch’s RADIUS
deployment, see
“RADIUS overview” on page 403.
Setting up RADIUS on the switch entails the following configuration activities:
• Defining the RADIUS configuration
• Configuring RADIUS authentication and accounting
• Configuring RADIUS users
• Configuring RADIUS user groups
• Viewing RADIUS accounting logs
NOTE
For hotspot deployment, Brocade recommends using the switch’s onboard RADIUS server and
built-in user database. This is the easiest setup option and offers a high degree of security and
accountability.
RADIUS overview
RADIUS enables centralized management of switch authentication data (usernames and
passwords). When a MU attempts to associate to the RADIUS supported switch, the switch sends
the authentication request to the RADIUS server. The communications between the switch and
server are authenticated and encrypted through the use of a shared secret password (not
transmitted over the network).
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