Validating a RADIUS Server

Detailed Steps

To configure the switch to periodically test a RADIUS server, follow these steps:

  1. Expand Switches > Security > AAA, and then select RADIUS.

    2. You see the RADIUS configuration in the Information pane.

  2. Click the Servers tab.

    3. You see any existing RADIUS servers.

  3. Click Create Row to add a new RADIUS server.

    4. You see the Create RADIUS Server dialog box .

  4. Fill in the IP address.
  5. Modify the authentication and accounting ports used by this RADIUS server.
  6. Fill in the TestUser field and, optionally, the TestPassword field. The default password for the test is Cisco.
  7. Set the IdleTime field for the time that the server is idle before you send a test authentication.
  8. Click Create to save these changes.

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