Interlink Network 7.1 Getting Started Manual - Table of Contents

Summary of 7.1

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    Rad-series aaa server getting started guide version 7.1 for linux technical document.

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    © 2004-2005 interlink networks, inc. All rights reserved. This document is copyrighted by interlink networks incorporated (interlink networks). The information contained within this document is subject to change without notice. Interlink networks does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. T...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. I table of contents about this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Ii load configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 define access devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 5: About This Document

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 1 about this document welcome to rad-series aaa server software. This guide will help you get started with: • installing the software • basic server configuration for a wired or wireless network • basic server administration consult ...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 2 preparation before installing the software: • be sure the host machine meets minimum system requirements • bring all software up to required patch levels • if upgrading, read the section on upgrading below and decide how you will h...

  • Page 7: Java Run-Time Environment

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 3 java run-time environment the server manager can be accessed from any workstation with a browser and the java run- time environment (jre) installed. The jre is required to run applets that are part of the server manager graphical u...

  • Page 8: Certificates

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 4 2 restart the server, remote control, and server manager programs. Certificates the aaa serversoftware is delivered with a certificate, key file, and self-signed certificate authority list that can be used for preliminary testing. ...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 5 installation installation process the aaa server installation process is: 1 install software components on server machine(s). 2 start the server manager program. 3 start the remote control program on any machines where it is instal...

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 6 installing rad-series software to install the software: 1 log on as root. 2 run the installer: # sh /download directory path/rad-series.7.1.0.Linux.I686.Bin note: the installer will prompt you for each step of the process. To retur...

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 7 7 enter a server manager user name. This is the name you’ll use to log on to server manager. The default is adminaaa . 8 enter a server manager password. This is the password you’ll use to log on to server manager. The default is a...

  • Page 12: Installation Directories

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 8 installation directories as supplied, the rad-series software is installed into the following directories: directory contains /opt/tomcat server manager program /opt/aaa/remotecontrol rmi objects and startup script /opt/aaa/lib lib...

  • Page 13: Starting Server Manager

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 9 uninstalling rad-series software the rad-series software is delivered with an uninstall script, raduninstall , found in the uninstall subdirectory of the server directory (default /opt/aaa/uninstall ). 1 login and change directory ...

  • Page 14: Starting Remote Control

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 10 changing the server manager port if you can’t use the default port of 8080 for server manager: 1 in a text editor, open the file server.Xml (in /opt/tomcat/conf by default). 2 locate the following lines: port="8080" minprocessors=...

  • Page 15: Starting The Server

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 11 3 if this is the first time you’re accessing server manager, enter the user name and password again to authenticate to the java run-time environment. You’ll see the server manager administration page, with localhost listed in the ...

  • Page 16: Testing Server Installation

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 12 testing server installation the aaa server is delivered with a very simple wired network configuration designed to help you test that the server is installed and authenticating correctly (using password authentication). We recomme...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 13 configuration the topics in this section will help you begin to set up the server for your network. After completing them, see the rad-series administrator’s guide to finish your server configuration. Configuration process the bas...

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 14 1 navigation frame—in this area, you choose the tasks you want to perform on the selected servers. The workspace frame changes according to your selection. 2 status frame—this area shows the servers in your installation and their ...

  • Page 19: Basic Server Configuration

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 15 basic server configuration before beginning server configuration, set up all your network devices, and list all shared secrets and device vendors. You’ll need this information to complete the server configuration. To start configu...

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 16 define local realms if any of your users are required to enter a realm name to log in to the network (e.G.: @yourcompany.Com), enter the: • realm name—any realm you’ve defined, or a fully-qualified dns name, provided it’s what app...

  • Page 21: Restarting The Server

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 17 save configurations after you’ve completed the basic server configuration in server manager, save the configuration to the server. If you’re running several aaa servers with the same configuration, you can select all the servers a...

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    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 18 • where possible, store hashed passwords in user profiles..

  • Page 23: Basic Server Administration

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 19 basic server administration basic administration for aaa servers can be done using the server manager administration page. You can run any of these commands on several servers at once. Just select all the servers to be included fr...

  • Page 24: Licensing

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 20 licensing the rad-series license enables a base set of features and limits the number of concurrent user sessions that the software maintains. The license may also enable and disable optional modules that extend the base feature s...

  • Page 25: Technical Support

    Rad-series 7.1 getting started guide interlink networks, inc. Page 21 technical support web site in addition to our printed product documentation, we offer free and unlimited support information on our web site. Visit the frequently asked questions page at: http://www.Interlinknetworks.Com/support/f...