Chapter 6: Using the Web Interface180Adding Authentication ServersAdd all external AA servers that you want to use to the EMX. Later youcan use the sequence of the server list to control the AA servers' accesspriority.Adding LDAP Server SettingsTo activate and use external LDAP/LDAPS server authentication, enableLDAP authentication and enter the information you have gathered forany LDAP/LDAPS server.If the external LDAP/LDAPS server authentication fails, an"Authentication failed" message is displayed. Details regarding theauthentication failure are available in the event log. See Viewing theLocal Event Log (on page 232).Note: An LDAPS server refers to a TLS-secured LDAP server.To add new LDAP/LDAPS server settings:1. Choose Device Settings > Security > Authentication. TheAuthentication Settings dialog appears.2. Select the LDAP radio button to activate the LDAP/LDAPSauthentication.3. Click New to add an LDAP/LDAPS AA server. The "Create newLDAP Server Configuration" dialog appears.4. IP Address / Hostname - Type the IP address or hostname of yourLDAP/LDAPS authentication server.Important: Without the TLS encryption enabled, you can type eitherthe domain name or IP address in this field, but you must type thefully qualified domain name if the TLS encryption is enabled.5. Type of LDAP Server - Choose one of the following options: OpenLDAP Microsoft Active Directory. Active Directory is an implementationof LDAP/LDAPS directory services by Microsoft for use inWindows environments.6. Security - Determine whether you would like to use Transport LayerSecurity (TLS) encryption, which is a cryptographic protocol thatallows the EMX to communicate securely with the LDAPS server.Three security options are available: StartTLS TLS
