Authentication Servers

The ArubaOS software allows you to use an external authentication server or the internal user database of the Mobility Conductor to authenticate clients who need to access the wireless network.

The following sections provide a general overview of the Mobility Conductor authentication server management:

• Understanding Authentication Server Best Practices and Exceptions
• Understanding Servers and Server Groups

Configuring Authentication Servers and Server Groups

The following topics describe the procedures to create and manage external and internal authentication servers and server groups.

• Configuring Authentication Servers
• Managing the Internal Database
• Configuring Server Groups
• Assigning Server Groups
• Configuring Authentication Timers
• Authentication Server Load Balancing
• Testing a Configured Authentication Server