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    RAD-Series AAA Server Getting S t arted Guide V ersion 7.1 for Linux T echnical Document[...]

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    © 2004-2005 Interlink Networ ks, Inc. All Right s Reserved. This document is copyrighted by Interlink Netwo r ks Incorporated (Interlink Networks). The information contained within this do cument is subject to change without notice. Inte rlin k Networks does not guar antee the accuracy of th e information. T rademark Information Brand or product n[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. i T able of Content s About this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Nota[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. ii Load Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Define Access Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Define Local Realms . . . . . . . . [...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 1 About this Document W elcome to RAD-Series AAA Se rver software. This guide wi ll help you get started with: • Installing the software • Basic server configuration fo r a wired or wireless network • Basic server administration Consult the RAD-Series Administrator ’ s Guid[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 2 Prep aration Before installing the software: • Be sure the host machine meet s minimum system requirements • Bring all software up to required patch levels • If upgrading, read the section on Upgrading below and decide how you will handle previously installed components Sys[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 3 Java Run-T ime Environment The Server Manager can be accessed from any workstation with a browser and the Java Run- T ime Environment (JRE) installed. The JRE is required to run applet s that are part of the Server Manager graphical user interface. Download and install the JRE on[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 4 2 Restart the server , Remote Control, and Server Manager programs. Certificates The AAA Serversoftware is delivered with a cert ificate, key file, and self-signed certificate authority list that can be used for preliminar y testing. However , if your application requires certifi[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 5 Inst allation Inst allation Process The AAA Server installation process is: 1 Install software component s on server machine(s). 2 S tart the Server Manager program. 3 S tart the Remote Control program on a ny machines where it is installed. 4 Access the Server Manager . 5 Add re[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 6 Inst alling RAD-Series Sof tware T o 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 ea ch step of the process. T o re turn to a previous step, enter back until y[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 7 7 Enter a Server Manager us er name. This is the name you’ll use to log on to Server Manager . The default is adminaaa . 8E nter a Server Manager password. This is the password you’ll use to log on to Server Manager . The default is adminaaa .[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 8 Inst allation Directories As supplied, the RAD-Series software is installed into the following directories: Directory Cont ains /opt/tomcat Server Mana ger prog ram /opt/aaa/remotecontrol RMI object s and st artup script /opt/aaa/lib Libraries /opt/aaa/bin Server programs and uti[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 9 Uninst alling RAD-Series Sof tware The RAD-Series software is deli vered with an uninstall script, raduninstall , found in the uninstall subdirectory of the se rver directory (default /opt/aaa/uninstal l ). 1 Login and change directory to / server directory /uninstall. 2 Run radu[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 10 Changing the Ser ver Manager Port If you can’t use the default por t 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: <Connector className="org.apache. coyote.tomcat4.CoyoteConnect[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted 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-T ime Environment. Y ou’ll see the Server Manager Administration pa ge, with localhost listed in the Status frame. Bookmark this page in your [...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 12 T esting Server Inst allation The AAA Server is delivered with a very simple wired network configuration designed to help you test that the server is installed and authen ticating correctly (using password authentication). W e recommend running this test before proceeding with s[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 13 Configuration The topics in this section will help you begi n 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 basic configuration process is: 1 Load existing [...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted 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 W orkspace frame cha nges according to your selection. 2 S tatus frame —This area shows the servers in your in stallation and their current on/of f status. • means the s[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 15 Basic Server Configuration Before beginning server configuration, set up all your network devices, and li st all shared secrets and device vendors. Y ou’ll need this inform ation to complete the server configuration. T o start configuring the AAA Server , access Server Manager[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 16 Define Local Realms If any of your users are required to ente r 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 appears in the login string • Authentic[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted 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 Serv ers with the same c onfiguration, you can sele ct all the servers and push the new configur ation to them a[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 18 • Where possible, store hashed passwords in user profiles.[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 19 Basic Server Administration Basic administration for AAA Servers can be d one using the Server Manager Administration page. Y ou can run any of these commands on several servers at once. Just select all the servers to be included from the Status frame. 1 Access the Server Manage[...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 20 Licensing The RAD-Series license enables a base set of feat ures and limits the number of concurrent user sessions that the software maintains. The licens e may also enable and disable optional modules that extend the base feature set. Initially , the software operates under an [...]

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    RAD-Series 7.1 Getting S tarted Guide Interlink Networks, Inc. Page 21 T echnical Support Web S it e In addition to our printed product documentation, we offer free and unlimit ed support information on our web site. V isit the Freque ntly Asked Questions page at: http://www .interlinknetw orks.com/support/faq7-1.htm Y ou’ll find a continuously u[...]