Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide Version 1.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide 1 Introducing Vantage RADIUS 50 The Vantage RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) 50 (referred to in this guide as Vantage RADIUS) is a standalone RADIUS server. Vantage RADIUS maintains a list of accounts that are allowed access a wireless network that supports IEEE 802.1x authentication. Vantage RADIUS can be set up as a local or remote RADIUS server.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide The following gives an overview of Vantage RADIUS’ role in a network. • Wireless station A attempts to communicate with B over the wireless network via C. • C sends a “request identity” message to A for authentication. • A replies with identity information, including username and password. • C communicates with Vantage RADIUS, which checks the user information against its list of valid accounts and determines whether or not to authenticate A.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide 2 Hardware 2.1 Rear Panel LABEL CONSOLE DESCRIPTION Only connect this port if your want to configure the RADIUS using the command line interface; see your User’s Guide for details Connect the 9-pin male end of the console cable to the console port of the RADIUS and the other end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) on your computer.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide 2.3 LED Descriptions LABEL PWR SYS COLOR STATUS Green On Vantage RADIUS is receiving power. Off Vantage RADIUS is not receiving power. On Vantage RADIUS is online. Blinking Vantage RADIUS is restarting. Off Make sure that you have the correct power adaptor connected to the device and plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check all cable connections. Green DESCRIPTION If the LED still does not turn on, you may have a hardware problem.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and click Properties. 5. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen opens (the General tab in Windows XP). - To have your computer assigned a dynamic IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically. -To configure a static IP address, click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address (choose one from192.168.1.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide 3.2 Checking Your Computer’s IP Address 1. In the computer, click Start, (All) Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt. 2. In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press ENTER. Your computer’s IP address must be in the correct range (192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254) with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 in order to communicate with the device.
Vantage RADIUS 50 Quick Start Guide Click a link under MAINTENANCE to see system status, user information, upload firmware and back up, or restore or upload a configuration file. Click a link under MANAGEMENT to set up your Vantage RADIUS for remote access and monitoring connections. Click LOGOUT in the navigation panel when you have finished managing your device. The device automatically logs you out if it is left idle for five minutes.
