Setting Up External Authentication

For security purposes, users attempting to log in to the PXE must be authenticated. The PXE supports the access using one of the following authentication mechanisms:

By default, the PXE is configured for local authentication. If you stay with this method, you do not need to do anything other than create user profiles for each authorized user.

If you prefer external authentication, you must provide the PXE with information about the external authentication server.

If both local and external authentication is needed, create user profiles on the PXE in addition to providing the external authentication server data.

When configured for external authentication, all PXE users must have an account on the external authentication server. Local‑authentication-only users will have no access to the PXE except for the admin, who always can access the PXE.

In This Section

Gathering the External Authentication Information

Adding Authentication Servers

Sorting the Access Order

Testing the Server Connection

Editing Authentication Server Settings

Deleting Authentication Server Settings

Disabling External Authentication

Enabling External and Local Authentication Services

See Also

Using the Web Interface

Supported Web Browsers

Logging in to the Web Interface

Logout

Introduction to the Web Interface

Viewing the Dashboard

Device Management

User Management

Setting Up Roles

Forcing HTTPS Encryption

Access Security Control

Setting Up an SSL Certificate

Outlet Management

Inlet and Overcurrent Protector Management

Setting Power Thresholds

Event Rules and Actions

Managing Event Logging

Viewing Connected Users

Monitoring Server Accessibility

Environmental Sensors and Actuators

Bulk Configuration

Backup and Restore of PXE Device Settings

Network Diagnostics

Downloading Diagnostic Information

Firmware Upgrade

Accessing the Help