Configuring Dynamic Authorization Servers for a WLAN SSID Profile

To configure a dynamic authorization Dynamic authorization refers to the ability to make changes to a visitor account’s session while it is in progress. This might include disconnecting a session or updating some aspect of the authorization for the session. server for the WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. WLAN is a 802.11 standards-based LAN that the users access through a wireless connection. SSID Service Set Identifier. SSID is a name given to a WLAN and is used by the client to access a WLAN network. profile, complete the following steps:

  1. To access the WLAN SSID configuration wizard for a new SSID profile or an existing SSID profile, see Configuring a WLAN SSID Profile in Bridge Mode or Configuring a WLAN SSID Profile in Tunnel and Mixed Mode.
  2. In the WLAN SSID configuration wizard, click the Security tab.
  3. In Security Level, select Enterprise.
  4. Perform one of the following actions:

    • To add a new external authentication server, click + next to Primary Server or Secondary Server.

      The New Server pop-up window is displayed.

    • To edit an existing external authentication server, click the edit icon next to Primary Server or Secondary Server.

      The Edit Server pop-up window is displayed.

  5. Configure the parameters described in Table 1.
  6. Click OK.

    The following table describes the parameters to create dynamic authorization servers for a WLAN SSID profile.

    Table 1: Dynamic Authorization Server Configuration

    Parameter

    Description

    Server Type

    Select Dynamic Authorization from the drop-down list.

    Name

    Enter a name for the dynamic authorization server.

    IP Address/FQDN

    Enter an IP address of the dynamic authorization server.

    Shared Key and Retype Key

    Enter a shared key for communicating with the external RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service. An Industry-standard network access protocol for remote authentication. It allows authentication, authorization, and accounting of remote users who want to access network resources.  server.

    AirGroup CoA Port

    Enter a port number for sending Bonjour support CoA Change of Authorization. The RADIUS CoA is used in the AAA service framework to allow dynamic modification of the authenticated, authorized, and active subscriber sessions. on a different port than on the standard CoA port.

    The default value is 5999.