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in use. One of authentication options can be assigned as default. The postfix can be omitted

only when the default authentication option is used. For example, if "BostonLdap" is the postfix

of the default option, Bob can log in with either "bob" or "bob@BostonLdap” as his username.

Ÿ Black List: There are five sets of the black lists. A user account listed in the black list is not

allowed to log into the system. Select one black list from the drop-down list box to be applied to

this specific authentication option.

Ÿ Group: Select one Group from the drop-down list box for this specific authentication option.

Ÿ Enable Local VPN: When Local VPN function is enabled for this authentication option, upon a

successful login of a client, a VPN tunnel will be established between a client’s device and the

system. The data passing through the VPN tunnel are encrypted. The system’s Local VPN

supports client devices under Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP1/SP2.

Ÿ Authentication Database: Select LDAP from the drop-down list box and then click Configure

for further configuration. Click Configure for further configuration. Enter the related information

for the primary and/or the secondary LDAP server (the secondary server is not required). The

fields with red asterisk are required. The settings will take effect immediately after clicking

Apply.

Ø Server: The IP address of the external LDAP server.

Ø Port: The authentication port of the external LDAP server.

Ø Base DN: The Distinguished Name for the navigation path of LDAP account.

Ø Account Attribute: The attribute of LDAP accounts.

Ø LDAP Group Mapping: This function is to assign a Group to a LDAP attribute sent from the

LDAP server. When the clients classified by LDAP attributes log into the system via the LDAP

server, each client will be mapped to its assigned Group. To get and show the attribute name

and value from the configured LDAP server, enter Username and Password and click Show

Attribute. Then, the table of attribute will be displayed. Enter the Attribute Name and

Attribute Value chosen from the attribute table, and select a Group from the drop-down list

box.