BigMoneyGrip
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Q: Radius Server

I have OS X Server 2.2.1, and have successfully configured the DHCP, File Sharing, DNS, and Open Directory services.  I would also like configure the Radius service to control my two Time Capsules, but I can't find the service listed anywhere.  Where can I find the Radius service?

 

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Posted on Sep 11, 2013 11:09 PM

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Q: Radius Server

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  • by John Lockwood,

    John Lockwood John Lockwood Sep 15, 2013 8:28 AM in response to BigMoneyGrip
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    Sep 15, 2013 8:28 AM in response to BigMoneyGrip

    The RADIUS Server software is there but it only shows up if an AirPort Extreme (or presumably TimeCapsule) is on the same network and in factory default condition. If you have previously setup the WiFi on the TimeCapsule then it will be ignored and the (hidden) RADIUS option not show up.

     

    While the RADIUS server in Snow Leopard Server was itself limited to just supporting Apple devices it at least was more flexible in what AirPort configurations it supported. With Lion and Mountain Lion it is now limited to just a single configuration and at least as far as I am concerned dumbed down in to completely uselessness.

     

    As the RADIUS option is using the standard FreeRADIUS open-source software you could manually configure it and have complete control. This is also possible with non-Apple devices. There is also a utility available on the App Store for Mac to do a simple RADIUS setup with more flexibility than offered by Apple.

     

    See https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/admin-tool-radius/id627944189?mt=12

  • by bfdulock,

    bfdulock bfdulock Sep 15, 2013 9:35 AM in response to BigMoneyGrip
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    Sep 15, 2013 9:35 AM in response to BigMoneyGrip

    I suspect one of your Time Capsules must the router for it to be manageable by the Server.app.

     

     

    Bryan Dulock

    Houston, TX