Group accounts involve a group of users set up through remote authentication (either LDAP or RADIUS). When a user attempts to log into AirDefense that is a member of a group, AirDefense first uses local authentication to log in the user. If the user is not part of local authentication, remote authentication is used. Upon finding the user's credential using remote authentication, the group status is checked. If the user belongs to a group, AirDefense uses the group account to log the user into AirDefense.
Click the New Group Account button to access the New Group Account overlay.
Note
The New Group Account button is part of a multi-purpose button. Clicking the drop-down menu button displays a menu where you can select New User Account or New Group Account. The last option that you select becomes the button.
Use the following table to configure the user account:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
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Group Name |
Enter the name of the group account. |
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Description |
Enter a description of the group account, if desired. |
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Disable group login |
Disable the current login group. |
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Test Authentication |
Test remote user authentication using LDAP or RADIUS.
 Enter a user's username and password. Then, click the Test button. If the credentials are valid, you will receive a pass message. If the credentials are invalid, you will receive a failed message. |
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Feature Permissions |
Functions the same as in user accounts. |
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Functional Roles |
Functions the same as in user accounts. |
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Scope Permissions |
Functions the same as in user accounts. |
The new Group Account is created Successfullyis briefly displayed (top-right area if overlay) to confirm the account addition. AirDefense will alert you to any errors. You can display more information about the error by clicking on the error message.
Click the X in the top-right corner to close the New Group Account overlay panel.