Creating a Radius Server Profile

You can use a Radius Server profile for AAA to create multiple wireless networks with the same network type or different network types.

Write down the IP address, port number, and shared secret of the primary and secondary (if any) RADIUS server that you want to use to authenticate network users.

Complete the following steps to create a Radius Server profile:

  1. From the navigation bar, select Network Control > Policies & Profiles.
    The Policies & Profiles page is displayed.
  2. In the Policies & Profiles page, click Radius Server tile and click Add Radius Server. Alternatively, in the Policies & Profiles page, click Add Policy or Profile then select the Radius Server tile, and click Next.
    The Add Radius Server Settings page is displayed.
    Add Radius Server Settings Page
  3. Complete the following fields:
    • Profile Name: Enter the name for the Radius Server profile.
    • Type: Select one of the following options:
      • Authentication RADIUS Server: This is a request sent by the wireless device to the RADIUS server containing user information. The RADIUS server verifies user authentication.
        Authentication RADIUS Server
      • Accounting RADIUS Server: This is additional information sent by the wireless device to the RADIUS server, requesting to record the logon/logoff and usage information of the authenticated user.
        Accounting RADIUS Server
    • Primary Server: Complete the following primary RADIUS server fields:
      • IP Address: Enter the IP address.
      • Port: Enter the listening port number.
        Note: The default port for Authentication Radius Server port is 1812 and Accounting Radius Server is 1813.
      • Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret configured on the RADIUS server.
    • Secondary Server: Click Add Secondary Server to display the secondary server tab.
      Note: You should add the secondary server only if you have a secondary RADIUS server.

      Complete the following secondary RADIUS server fields:

      • IP Address: Enter the IP address.
      • Port: Enter the listening port number.
        Note: The default port for Authentication Radius Server port is 1812 and Accounting Radius Server is 1813.
      • Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret configured on the RADIUS server.
  4. Click Finish.
    The Radius Server profile is created and is displayed in the Radius Server page.