Adding and Managing 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 > Radius Server.
    The RADIUS server page displays the list of all the RADIUS server profiles defined in the RUCKUS One account:
    • Name: Displays the name of the RADIUS server profile
    • Radius Type: Displays the type of RADIUS server (Authentication or Accounting)
    • Primary Server: Displays the IP address of the primary RADIUS server
    • Secondary Server: Displays the IP address of the secondary RADIUS server
    • RadSec: Displays a checkmark if RadSec is enabled
    • Networks: Displays the number of networks that are currently associated with this RADIUS server profile. Pause the pointer on the network count number to view the network names.
  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.
    Adding a Radius Server Profile
  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 or 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 Add.
    The RADIUS server profile is created and is displayed in the Radius Server page.

You can click a specific RADIUS server profile to view configuration details including associated certificates, as well as a list of associated Instances displaying the network name and type.

You can edit and delete a RADIUS server profile by selecting the check box for a specific RADIUS server profile in the RADIUS Server page and clicking Edit or Delete, respectively. Alternatively, you can edit a RADIUS server profile by clicking on a specific RADIUS server and then clicking the Configure button.

You can customize which fields you want to appear in the RADIUS Server table by clicking the icon and selecting or deselecting the desired column names. Optionally, you can click Reset to default to have all columns appear in the RADIUS Server table.

You can search the list of RADIUS server profiles by entering a complete or partial RADIUS server profile name in the search field; all matching RADIUS server profiles are displayed. You can filter the list of RADIUS server profile by network or identity provider name; you can make multiple selections or click Clear Filters to reset the filters. You can sort the list of RADIUS server profiles by clicking the associated column header.