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Bind DN
A bind DN is used to authenticate with an LDAP/AD server. For example a bind DN
of
cn=zyAdmin
allows the NXC to log into the LDAP/AD server using the user name
of
zyAdmin
. The bind DN is used in conjunction with a bind password. When a bind
DN is not specified, the NXC will try to log in as an anonymous user. If the bind
password is incorrect, the login will fail.
30.2 Active Directory / LDAP
Use the Active Directory or LDAP screen to manage the list of AD or LDAP
servers the NXC can use in authenticating users.
Note: Both the Active Directory and LDAP screens, while on separate tabs, are
identical in configuration. This section applies to both equally.
Click Configuration > Object > AAA Server > Active Directory/LDAP to
display the Active Directory / LDAP screen.
Figure 197
Configuration > Object > AAA Server > Active Directory/LDAP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 162
Configuration > Object > AAA Server > Active Directory/LDAP
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Add
Click this to create a new entry.
Edit
Double-click an entry or select it and click Edit to open a screen where
you can modify the entry’s settings.
Remove
To remove an entry, select it and click Remove. The NXC confirms you
want to remove it before doing so.
Object
References
Select an entry and click Object References to open a screen that
shows which settings use the entry.
#
This field displays the index number.
Server
Address
This is the address of the AD or LDAP server.
Base DN
This specifies a directory. For example,
o=ZyXEL, c=US
.