FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual
5-37 Configuring the Device Using Your Browser
v2.0, November 2006
– Authentication Port – Identifies the authentication port. The authentication port is used
to verify the RADIUS server authentication. The authenticated port default is 1812.
– Number of Retries – Defines the number of transmitted requests sent to the RADIUS
server before a failure occurs. Possible field values are 1-10. The default value is 3.
– Timeout for Reply – Defines the amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an
answer from the RADIUS server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server.
Possible field values are 1-30. The default value is 3.
– Dead Time – Defines the default amount of time (in minutes) that a RADIUS server is
bypassed for service requests. The range is 0-2000. The default value is 0.
– Key String – Defines the default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all
RADIUS-communications between the device and the RADIUS server. This key must
match the RADIUS encryption.
– Usage Type – Specifies the RADIUS server authentication type. The default value is Log
in. The possible field values are:
– Log in – Indicates the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user name and
passwords.
– 802.1X – Indicates the RADIUS server is used for 802.1X authentication.
– All – Indicates the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user names and
passwords, and 802.11X port authentication.
2. Define the fields.
3. Click . The RADIUS Servers are enabled, and the system is updated.