Zyxel VANTAGE RADIUS 50 installation guide

Vantage RADIUS 50

Quick Start Guide

Version 1.0

June 2004

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.

A client’s username and password are forwarded from a wireless network to Vantage RADIUS,
which then validates the username and password against its own list. This ensures that only
individuals with valid accounts will be granted network access.

A single point of authentication is particularly useful when applied to wireless networks where a
mobile device could potentially access many servers.

Vantage RADIUS logs all authentication transactions, so you can to view the entire history of
authentication requests and responses. If the wireless networked device supports RADIUS
accounting, you can also track connection time and even which user is connected.

Accounting data can easily be exported to spreadsheets, databases, and specialized billing software.

The device’s web configurator allows easy management and configuration. See your User’s Guide
for more details on all features.

1.1 Application

Wireless clients connect to the WLAN in the same way you would access any authenticated wireless
Access Point. The wireless AP provides authentication for user accounts via the Vantage RADIUS,
which is invisible to the individual clients.

The following gives an overview of Vantage RADIUS’ role in a network.

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• 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.

• A is authenticated and can communicate with B over the wireless network.

1.2 Required Information

You need the following information from your ISP or network administrator.

Vantage RADIUS Internet Account Information

Your Vantage RADIUS IP Address (if given): __________________

Your Vantage RADIUS IP Address Subnet Mask (if given): __________________

Your default gateway’s IP Address (if given): __________________

Your Primary DNS Server’s IP Address (if given): __________________

Your Secondary DNS Server’s IP Address (if given): __________________

2 Hardware

2.1 Rear Panel

LABEL DESCRIPTION

CONSOLE Only connect this port if your want to configure the RADIUS using the command line

POWER 5VDC Use your region’s power adaptor to connect to a power source. See the User’s Guide for

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. Your
computer should have a terminal emulation communications program (such as
HyperTerminal) set to VT100 terminal emulation, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow
control and 11500 bps port speed.

more information.

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Vantage RADIUS uses low voltage. Make sure you have the correct power

adapter before connecting to the device.

2.2 Front Panel

LABEL DESCRIPTION

ETHERNET
10/100

RESET You only need to use this button if you’ve forgotten the device’s password. It returns the

Connect a computer or hub to this port with an Ethernet cable. This port is auto­negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-sensing (automatically adjusts to
straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable).

device to the factory defaults (username is ‘admin’, password is ‘1234’, IP address

192.168.1.3 etc.).

2.3 LED Descriptions

LABEL COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

On Vantage RADIUS is receiving power. PWR Green

Off Vantage RADIUS is not receiving power.

SYS Green

ETHERNET

Amber

Green

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.

If the LED still does not turn on, you may have a hardware problem. In
this case, you should contact your local vendor.

On Vantage RADIUS has established a 100Mbps network connection.

Blinking Vantage RADIUS is transmitting or receiving data across the LAN Port.

Off Vantage RADIUS doesn’t have a 100Mbps Ethernet connection.

On Vantage RADIUS has established a 10Mbps network connection.

Blinking Vantage RADIUS is transmitting or receiving data across the LAN Port.

Off Vantage RADIUS doesn’t have a 10Mbps Ethernet connection.

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3 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address

Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP

address. This is the default for most new computers.

The device is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your
computer to receive an IP address or assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.1.4 to 192.168.1.254
range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that your computer can
communicate with your device.

Your computer must have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP installed. TCP/IP should already be installed
on computers using Windows NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems.

3.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP

1. In Windows XP, click start, Control Panel. In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. In Windows XP, click Network Connections.

In Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up Connections.

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.

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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
from192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254), Subnet mask
(255.255.255.0), and Default gateway (192.168.1.1) fields.

6. Click Advanced. Remove any previously installed gateways
in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet
Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen.

7. Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do
not know your DNS server IP address(es).

If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the

following DNS server addresses, and type them in the
Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.

If you have more than two DNS servers, click Advanced, the
DNS tab and then configure them using Add.

8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.

9. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties
window.

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