Configure an Extreme Networks A3 Server

Before you begin

You must have existing A3 RADIUS server services.

About this task

RADIUS servers offer two types of services:

  • Authentication for user credentials (usually on port 1812)
  • Accounting (logging) (usually on port 1813)

Security on RADIUS servers is handled with simple passwords. One is configured on the server and the other on each of the clients.

Use the following steps to configure an A3 server:

Procedure

  1. Select the plus sign.
  2. Enter a name for the server.
  3. Enter an optional description.
  4. Enter the IP/Hostname of the server.
  5. Accept the defaults or enter specific Server Type ports.
  6. Enter an optional password.
  7. Select Save Extreme Networks A3.