Dell PowerConnect 3324 User's Guide - Page 165

The following fields set the RADIUS default values: • Default Timeout for Reply (1-30)-Specifies the default amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an answer from the RADIUS server before timing out. NOTE: If Host Specific Timeouts, Retransmit, Dead Time, or Deny values are not specified, the Global values are applied to each host. • Default Retries (1-10)-Specifies the default number of transmitted requests sent to RADIUS server before a failure occurs. • Default Dead time (0-2000)-Specifies the default amount of time (in seconds) that a RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests. The range is 0-2000. • Default Key String (1-16 Characters)-Indicates the Default Key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS server. This key is encrypted. • Source IP Address-Indicates the default IP Address for the device accessing the RADIUS server. Defining RADIUS Parameters: 1 Open the RADIUS Settings page. 2 Define the Default Timeout for Reply, Default Retries, Default Dead Time, and Default Key Strings fields. 3 Click Apply Changes. The RADIUS settings are updated to the device. Adding a RADIUS Server: 1 Open the RADIUS Settings page. 2 Click Add. The Add RADIUS Settings page opens: Add RADIUS Server Page Configuring System Infor mation 165