> # Configuring a RADIUS Server

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure a RADIUS server and all its options, follow these steps:

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

> You see the RADIUS configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Servers tab.

> You see any existing RADIUS servers.

> 3. Click Create Row to add a new RADIUS server.

> You see the Create RADIUS Server dialog box .

> 4. Select the switches that you want to assign as RADIUS servers.
> 5. Assign an index number to identify the RADIUS server.
> 6. Select the IP address type for the RADIUS server.
> 7. Fill in the IP address or name for the RADIUS server.
> 8. (Optional) Modify the authentication and accounting ports used by this RADIUS server.
> 9. Select the appropriate key type for the RADIUS server.
> 10. Select the TimeOut value in seconds. The valid range is 0 to 60 seconds.
> 11. Select the number of times the switch tries to connect to a RADIUS server(s) before reverting to local authentication.
> 12. Enter the test idle time interval value in minutes. The valid range is 1 to 1440 minutes.
> 13. Enter the test user with the default password. The default username is test.
> 14. Click Create to save these changes.

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