Setting Up Authentication Services

Novell^® BorderManager^® 3.7 Authentication Services enable remote users to dial in to NetWare^® networks and access network information and resources. It maintains security by requiring users to authenticate using the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol. It is comprised of the following three components:

• RADIUS server (the NetWare server on which you install the Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services software)
• Network access server (the device remote users dial in to)
• Administration workstation (NetWare Administrator)

This section contains the following information:

• Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services Prerequisites
• Upgrading From A Previous Version
• Creating a Dial Access System Object
• Creating a Dial Access Profile Object
• Enabling a User for Dial Access Services
• Starting Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services
• Testing Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services
• Completing Advanced Setup, Configuration, and Management Tasks

NOTE:  This chapter describes the tasks required to set up, start, and test an initial implementation of Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services. For planning and conceptual information about Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services, refer to the Novell BorderManager 3.7 Overview and Planning Guide, available in the online documentation. Make sure you understand this information before setting up and configuring Novell BorderManager 3.7 Authentication Services.