Web Manager "Config" Menu Options
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Configuring Authentication
T
To Configure a Kerberos Authentication
Server
Perform this procedure to configure an authentication server when the
OnBoard or any of its connected devices is to use the Kerberos authentication
method or any of its variations (Kerberos, Local/Kerberos, Kerberos/Local, or
Kerberos Down/Local).
Before starting this procedure, find out the following information from the
Kerberos server’s administrator:
•
Kerberos Server IP address
•
Kerberos Realm Domain Name
Also, work with the Kerberos server’s administrator to ensure that following
types of accounts are set up on the Kerberos server and that the administrators
of the OnBoard and connected devices know the passwords assigned to the
accounts:
•
An account for “admin” or other administrative user.
•
If Kerberos authentication is specified for the OnBoard, accounts for all
users who need to log into the OnBoard to administer connected devices.
•
If Kerberos authentication is specified for devices, accounts for users who
need access to connected devices
1.
Log into the Web Manager as an administrative user.
2.
Make sure entries for the OnBoard and the Kerberos server exist in the
OnBoard’s
/etc/hosts
file.
a.
Go to Network
→
Host Table.
The “Host Table” form appears.
b.
Add an entry for OnBoard (if needed) and an entry for the Kerberos
server.
i.
Click the “Add new host” button.
ii.
Enter the address in the “IP Address” field.
iii.
Enter the name in the “Name” field.
iv.
If desired, enter an optional alias in the “Alias” field.
v.
Click OK.
Summary of Contents for AlterPath OnBoard
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Page 108: ...Understanding How Configuration Changes Are Handled 72 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 116: ...Overview of Web Manager Menus 80 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 146: ...Configuring Regular Users Wizard 110 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 160: ...Upgrading AlterPath PM IPDU Software 124 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 194: ...Configuring an Alternate Help File Location 158 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 292: ...Configuring Private Subnets and Virtual Networks 256 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
Page 344: ...Using the create_cf Command When Troubleshooting 308 AlterPath OnBoard Administrator s Guide...
