Linksys SGE2000 Cisco Small Business SFE/SGE2xxx Series Managed Switches Admin - Page 69

Configuring Device Security Defining Access Methods 4 • Number of Retries - Defines the number of transmitted requests sent to RADIUS server before a failure occurs. The possible field values are 1 - 10. Three is the default value. • Timeout for Reply - Defines the amount of the time in seconds the device waits for an answer from the RADIUS server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server. The possible field values are 1 - 30. Three is the default value. • Dead Time - Defines the amount of time (minutes) that a RADIUS server is bypassed for service requests. The range is 0-2000. The Dead Time default is 0 minutes. • Key String - Defines the default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS server. This key must match the RADIUS encryption. • Usage Type - Specifies the RADIUS server authentication type. The default value is Login. The possible field values are: - Login - Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user name and passwords. - 802.1X - Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for 802.1X authentication. - All - Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for authenticating user name and passwords, and 802.1X port authentication. • Use Default - Uses the default value for the parameter. STEP 3 Define the relevant fields. STEP 4 Click Apply. The RADIUS Server is modified, and the device is updated. Defining Access Methods The access method section contains the following pages: • Defining Access Profiles • Defining Profile Rules Cisco Small Business SFE/SGE Managed Switches Administration Guide 60