SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances Network Router User Manual


 
Network Access Rules Page 143
RADIUS
RADIUS can provide control over user access and VPN access. RADIUS configuration is located in
the Access window.
To configure RADIUS settings, complete the following instructions.
Click the RADIUS tab.
1. Define the number of times the SonicWALL attempts to contact the RADIUS server in the
RADIUS Server Retries field. If the RADIUS server does not respond within the specified number
of retries, the connection is dropped. This field can range between 1 and 10, however 3 RADIUS
server retries is recommended.
2. Define the RADIUS Server Timeout in Seconds. The allowable range is 1-60 seconds with a
default value of 5.
RADIUS Servers
3. Specify the settings of the primary RADIUS server in the RADIUS servers section. An optional
secondary RADIUS server can be defined if a backup RADIUS server exists on the network.
4. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the IP Address field.
5. Enter the Port Number for the RADIUS server.
6. If there is a secondary RADIUS server, enter the appropriate information in the Secondary
Server section.
7. Enter the RADIUS server administrative password or "shared secret" in the Shared Secret field.
The alphanumeric Shared Secret can range from 1 to 31 characters in length. The is case
sensitive.