Configuring the RADIUS client
To configure RADIUS authentication using FortiAuthenticator, the FortiGate must be configured as a RADIUS client.
To configure the RADIUS client settings:
- Go to Authentication > RADIUS Service > Clients, and click Create New.
- Set the following:
- Name: Enter a name for the RADIUS client, for example:
FGT-LAB. - Client address: Select IP/Hostname, and enter your RADIUS client's IP or hostname, for example:
fgt.wl-cse.net. - Secret: Enter a shared secret. This will also be used to configure RADIUS settings on FortiGate.
- (Optional) Accept RADIUS accounting messages for usage enforcement: Enabled.
- (Optional) Support RADIUS Disconnect messages: Enabled.
- Name: Enter a name for the RADIUS client, for example:
- Click OK.