LoadMaster allows the users to be authorized by either RADIUS or Local User authorization. The user’s authorization decides what level of permissions the user has and what functions on the LoadMaster they are allowed to perform.

When both authorization methods are selected, the LoadMaster initially attempts to authorize the user using RADIUS. If this authorization method is not available, the LoadMaster attempts to authorize the user using the Local User authorization.

In addition to configuring RADIUS authentication in the Server Manager, the LoadMaster also needs to be configured to use it. Configuration of RADIUS authentication in the LoadMaster varies depending on what method you want to use:

  • Local Authentication and Authorization means that the LoadMaster contacts the RADIUS server for authentication and will use local authorization.
  • RADIUS Authentication and Authorization means that the LoadMaster contacts the RADIUS server for authentication and will use reply messages sent back from the RADIUS server to authorize.
Note: The maximum character length for RADIUS authentication passwords that are used to log in to the Edge Security Pack (ESP) form is 128 alphanumeric characters. If non-alphanumeric or other characters are used that require multi-byte encoding, the maximum number of characters that can be used reduces.

Follow the steps in the relevant section below, depending on the chosen method.

For further details on what each of the LoadMaster fields mean, refer to the Web User Interface, Configuration Guide.