Configuring the ExtremeWireless Appliance as an NPS Client

1. Click Start > Administrative Tools > Network Protocol Server.
2. Expand RADIUS Clients and Servers, right-click RADIUS Clients, and then click New.
   The dialog apprears.
3. Configure the following parameters:
   • Friendly name. Type the name that you want to assign to the ExtremeWireless Appliance
   • Client address (IP or DNS). Type the IP address of the ExtremeWireless Appliance, and then click Verify.
     

     Verify Address

     

     1. Click Resolve.

        If the IP address is correct, it appears in the Search results text box.

     2. Click OK.
   • Shared Secret. Select a Shared Secret Template (Optional).
     You can opt to enter a Shared Secret manually or have NPS generate the Shared Secret.

     • Manual. Type a password that both the NPS server and the ExtremeWireless Appliance will use to mutually authenticate. This password is case-sensitive. You can use alpha-numeric characters. You must configure the same shared secret password for VNS (Virtual Networks Services) Global Settings. For more information, see the User Guide.
     • Generate. Click Generate to have NPS generate the password. Not all servers support long generated secrets.
4. Click OK.