> # Setting the Default RADIUS Server Timeout Interval and Retransmits

> By default, a switch retries transmission to a RADIUS server only once before reverting to local authentication. You can increase this number up to a maximum of five retries per server. You can also configure the timeout value for the RADIUS server.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure the number of retransmissions and the time between retransmissions to the RADIUS servers, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches > Security > AAA, and then select RADIUS.

> You see the RADIUS configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Choose the Defaults tab.

> You see the RADIUS default settings.

> 3. Fill in the Timeout and Retransmits fields for authentication attempts.
> 4. Click the Apply Changes icon to save the changes.

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