PowerAlert Technical Bulletin #1209

Using Windows 2008 RADIUS Authentication with Tripp Lite

SNMPWEBCARD

December 11, 2012

Summary

This Technical Bulletin describes how to configure Microsoft® RADIUS Server for authenticating users

for access to SNMPWEBCARD (built-in and accessory card versions).

Versions Affected

SNMPWEBCARD Version 12.06.0061 Revision D and later versions.

Solution

Steps for basic installation include:

1. Rename the server

2. Add Active Directory Domain Services

3. Add Network Policy and access Services

4. Configure AAA RADIUS Authentication

Step 1. Rename the Server

Windows 2008 Server is unique in that the server name is auto-generated and you are not given a chance during the

install to name the server so you must do before installing Active Directory.

In the “Initial Configuration Tasks” window, click the “Provide computer name and domain” link.

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Enter a Computer description and click the “Change…” button to change the computer name.

Enter the Computer name and click “OK” and reboot when prompted.

Step 2. Add Active Directory Domain Services

For this example we setup a new forest for the tlsw.net domain. Server 2008 abstracts most server function into “Roles”

so we’ll be adding the Active Directory Domain Services Role with the Server Manager by clicking “Roles” and clicking

“Add Roles.”