Use the Cisco ACS tab to configure Cisco ACS credentials and to configure WhatsUp Gold to connect with a Cisco ACS server. Before configuring in WhatsUp Gold, make sure to enable the UCP interface on the respective Cisco ACS device and make sure the device uses a valid certificate.

To configure WhatsUp Gold to use Cisco ACS credentials for authentication:

  1. From the WhatsUp Gold web interface, go to Admin > External Authentication. The Configure External Authentication dialog appears.
  2. If not already active, select the Cisco ACS tab.
  3. Enter or select the appropriate information:
    • Cisco ACS server hostname / IP address. Enter the server hostname or IP address for the Cisco ACS server.
    • Cisco ACS server port number. Enter the port the Cisco ACS server uses to listen for connections (Default: 431).
  4. (Optional) Click Test to open the Test Cisco ACS Authentication dialog. The Test dialog allows you to verify that your credentials are configured correctly. For more information, see Test credentials.
  5. Click OK to save changes. WhatsUp Gold saves the Cisco ACS credentials and the Configure External Authentication dialog closes.