ZyXEL Communications 1000 ユーザーズマニュアル

 Chapter 44 AAA Server

ZyWALL USG 1000 User’s Guide

• Use  the  Configuration > Object > AAA Server > RADIUS screen (

) to configure the default external RADIUS server to use for 

user authentication.

The following lists the types of authentication server the ZyWALL supports. 

• Local user database 

The ZyWALL uses the built-in local user database to authenticate administrative 

users logging into the ZyWALL’s Web Configurator or network access users 

logging into the network through the ZyWALL. You can also use the local user 

database to authenticate VPN users. 

• Directory Service (LDAP/AD) 

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)/AD (Active Directory) is a 

directory service that is both a directory and a protocol for controlling access to 

a network. The directory consists of a database specialized for fast information 

retrieval and filtering activities. You create and store user profile and login 

information on the external server. 

• RADIUS

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication is a 

popular protocol used to authenticate users by means of an external or built-in 

RADIUS server. RADIUS authentication allows you to validate a large number of 

users from a central location. 

The directory entries are arranged in a hierarchical order much like a tree 
structure. Normally, the directory structure reflects the geographical or