Configuring an LDAP server
To configure an LDAP server:
- Go to Security > Firewall Objects.
- Select LDAP Server from the User & Device dropdown.
- Click Create or select an existing LDAP server from the list and click Edit.
- In the form, enter the following information:
Settings
Guidelines
Name
Enter the display name for this server. Server IP/Name Enter the server IP address or FQDN. Server Port Enter the connection port on the server. Common Name Identifier Enter the value of the Common Name attribute from the LDAP server. Distinguished Name Enter the Distinguished Name value from the LDAP server. Exchange Server Specify whether the LDAP server is connected to an Exchange server. Bind Type
Select from the following:
Simple: The Distinguished Name and Password are used to authenticate with the LDAP server.
Anonymous: The LDAP server allows the client to search the directory without logging in.
Regular: The Distinguished Name and Password are used to authenticate with the LDAP server.
User DN
Enter the distinguished name used to identify the LDAP user.
Change Password
Enable to change the saved connection password for this LDAP server.
Password
Enter the connection password for this LDAP server.
Secure Connection
Select the connection mode for LDAP queries from the following options:
None: Do not use a secure connection mode.
Secure STARTTLS: Connect using StartTLS.
Secure LDAPS: Use LDAP over SSL when connecting.
- Click Save.