Running Authentication Test

You can test the connection between the controller and the Cloudpath ES RADIUS server.

Follow the instructions for the applicable controller. For the possible results, see Possible Results from Authentication Test.

New screen shots on newer controller versions

ZoneDirector

At the bottom of the AAA server page, there is a section called "Test Authentication/Accounting Servers Settings." The Test Against field should be Local Database, as shown below. Enter a test User Name and Password, then click the Test button.

Authentication Test on ZoneDirector

SmartZone

When you save a configuration for an AAA Authentication server in SmartZone, you can click the Test AAA tab at the top of the screen, select the server from the drop-down list, enter your credentials, then click the Test button.

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Authentication Test on SmartZone

Unleashed

Enter the test credentials on the Test Authentication Servers Settings tab, then click the Test button.

Authentication Test on Unleashed

Possible Results from Authentication Test

If you run the authentication test, you receive one of these responses:

  • Failed! Connection timed out
  • Failed! Invalid username and password
  • Authentication Failed

The only one of these responses that means that connectivity was established is:

Failed! Invalid username or password