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Table Of Contents
Recommended Resources for the Cisco Secure ACS User
Part One:
Cisco Secure Access Control Server TopicsCisco Secure Access Control Server—General Resources
Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server—Version 3.2 Specific
Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine —Version 3.2 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.1 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.0 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 2.6 Specific
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Cisco Aironet Access Point Software
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Recommended Resources for the Cisco Secure ACS User
This document presents links to a variety of documents that should help users of Cisco Secure Access Control Server. The information is presented in two parts. Part One presents topic links to documentation central to Cisco Secure ACS and arranged by product versions. Part Two presents links to selected topics that may aid the Cisco Secure ACS user.
You should be aware that the Cisco Secure Access Control Server nomenclature has evolved over a period of years.
•Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows Server—The software version of Cisco Secure ACS releases 3.1 and 3.2.
•Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine—The appliance version of the product; Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine 3.2 is the first hardware-based release of Cisco Secure ACS.
•Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2000/NT Servers—The software version of Cisco Secure ACS releases 2.5, 2.6, and 3.0.
•CiscoSecure ACS for Windows NT Server—The software version of Cisco Secure ACS releases 2.1 through 2.4.
•Abbreviations— CSNT, CSACS, and ACS have been used interchangeably in the literature to refer to any version of the Cisco Secure Access Control Server software.
This document includes links to the following topics:
Part One: Cisco Secure Access Control Server Topics
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—General Resources
Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server—Version 3.2 Specific
Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine —Version 3.2 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.1 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.0 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 2.6 Specific
Part Two: Related Topics
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Cisco Aironet Access Point Software
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Part One:
Cisco Secure Access Control Server TopicsCisco Secure Access Control Server—General Resources
Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows—Products & Services Page
Presents the description of, and an index of major links for, Cisco Secure ACS for Windows.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/index.html
Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine—Products & Services
Presents the description of, and index of major links for, Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine (Appliance).
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5338/index.html
Cisco Secure ACS for Windows—CCO Documentation Page
Links to major Cisco Secure ACS for Windows user documents, organized by version.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/
csacs4nt/index.htmCisco Secure ACS Solution Engine—CCO Documentation Page
Links to major Cisco Secure ACS user documents, organized by version.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/
csacsapp/index.htmCisco Secure ACS for Windows—Troubleshooting Tech Notes
List of links for Cisco Secure ACS technical issue links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/
ps2086/prod_tech_notes_list.htmlCisco Secure ACS for Windows—Technical Support
Introduction page for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows that presents a comprehensive list of technical support resource links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Frequently Asked Questions—FAQ
Provides answers to common questions regarding Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/products_
qanda_item09186a0080094bac.shtmlCisco's Integrated Security Management Solution—Multimedia Presentation
An overview presentation that shows how CiscoWorks and Cisco Secure management products integrate and deliver a robust and centralized approach to security management.
http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=21475
CiscoSecure ACS for Windows Compatibility—Tech Note
Presents the software and hardware with which Cisco Secure ACS for Windows is compatible.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/
ps2086/products_tech_note09186a008009462a.shtmlGuidelines for Placing ACS in the Network—White Paper
Discusses planning, design, and implementation practices for deploying Cisco Secure ACS for Windows NT/2000 in an enterprise network. Paper is based on Cisco Secure ACS versions 2.6 and 3.0, but has relevancy to more recent versions.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080092567.shtmlObtaining the CiscoSecure ACS for Windows Version and AAA Debug Information—Tech Note
How to view the CiscoSecure ACS for Windows version and how to set up and obtain authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) debug information (based on version 2.6).
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_tech_note09186a00800afec1.shtmlCisco Secure ACS for Windows Server—Version 3.2 Specific
Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows—Products & Services
Presents the description of, and an index of major links for, Cisco Secure ACS Version 3.2 for Windows.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/index.html
Cisco Secure ACS 3.2 for Windows Server—Documentation Page
Presents links to the major user documents for Cisco Secure ACS 3.2 for Windows Server.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/
csacs4nt/acs32/index.htmUser Guide for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server Version 3.2
The 700+ page Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Version 3.2 user guide, in HTML format with links to the PDF version by chapter.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/
acs_soft/csacs4nt/acs32/user/index.htmInstallation Guide for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server Version 3.2
The Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Version 3.2 installation guide, in HTML format with a link to the PDF version.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
prod_installation_guide09186a0080184928.htmlRelease Notes for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server Version 3.2
Important issues and caveats regarding Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Version 3.2.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/
ps2086/prod_release_note09186a008018492b.htmlSupported and Interoperable Devices and Software Tables for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server Version 3.2
Lists devices and software programs that are interoperable with Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Version 3.2.
Installation and User Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Version 3.2 User-Changeable Passwords
Contains instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS User-Changeable Passwords.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
prod_installation_guide09186a008018492d.htmlCisco Secure ACS Solution Engine —Version 3.2 Specific
Note that the two terms Solution Engine and Appliance have been used interchangeably to denote the hardware version of Cisco Secure ACS.
Solution Engine reflects the more current terminology.Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine—Products & Services
Presents the description of, and index of major links for, Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine (Appliance) Version 3.2.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5338/index.html
Data Sheet: Cisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine
The Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine data sheet includes benefits and requirements of the appliance version of Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/
ps5338/products_data_sheet09186a008018ea8d.htmlCisco Secure Access Control Server Solution Engine Q&A
An overview in question and answer format for the Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/
ps5338/products_qanda_item09186a008018e94a.shtmlCisco Secure ACS Appliance—Documentation Page
Presents links to the major user documents for the Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine Version 3.2.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/
csacsapp/index.htmUser Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Appliance
The 700+ page Cisco Secure ACS Appliance Version 3.2 user guide, in HTML format with links to the PDF version by chapter.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5338/
products_user_guide_book09186a0080204be1.htmlInstallation and Setup Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Appliance
The Cisco Secure ACS Appliance Version 3.2 installation and setup guide, in HTML format with a link to the PDF version. Includes the CLI command reference.
Release Notes for Cisco Secure ACS Appliance Version 3.2
Important issues and caveats regarding Cisco Secure ACS Appliance 3.2.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5338/
prod_release_note09186a0080193af4.htmlSupported and Interoperable Devices and Software Tables for Cisco Secure ACS Appliance version 3.2
Lists devices and software programs that are interoperable with Cisco Secure ACS Appliance Version 3.2
Installation and Configuration Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Remote Agents
Contains instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS Remote Agents.
Installation and User Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Version 3.2 User-Changeable Passwords
Contains instructions for installing and using Cisco Secure ACS User-Changeable Passwords.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5338/prod_installation_guide09186a00801c2e18.html
Cisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.1 Specific
Cisco Secure ACS 3.1 for Windows Server—Documentation Page
Presents links to the major user documents for Cisco Secure ACS 3.1 for Windows Server.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/
csacs4nt/acs31/index.htmUser Guide for Cisco Secure ACS Windows Server 3.1
The 600+ page Cisco Secure ACS user guide, in HTML or PDF format.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_user_guide_book09186a0080102166.htmlInstallation Guide for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server 3.1
The comprehensive installation guide, in HTML or PDF format.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_installation_guide_chapter09186a00800e6eae.htmlRelease Notes for Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows Server Version 3.1
The release notes for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows Server Version 3.1.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
prod_release_note09186a00800e6edc.htmlInstallation and User Guide for Cisco Secure ACS 3.1 User-Changeable Passwords
UCP installation and user guide.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
prod_installation_guide09186a00800e6edf.htmlCisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 3.0 Specific
Cisco Secure ACS 3.0 for Windows 2000/NT Servers—Documentation Page
Links to Cisco Secure ACS 3.0 user documents, including release notes, installation guides, and user guide.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/
csnt30/index.htmCisco Secure ACS 3.0 for Windows 2000/NT Servers User Guide
The 600+ page Cisco Secure ACS user guide, in HTML or PDF format.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/
csnt30/user/index.htmCisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) V 3.0 —Tutorial PDF Document
The 200-page comprehensive tutorial for Cisco Secure ACS Version 3.0 for Windows. (Note that this pdf document may be slow to load)
http://www.cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/products/ps2086/
c1161/ccmigration_09186a0080159f3f.pdfInstalling Cisco Secure ACS 3.0 for Windows 2000/NT Servers
The comprehensive installation guide, in HTML or PDF format.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/
acs_soft/csacs4nt/csnt30/install/install.htmRelease Notes for Cisco Secure Access Control Server for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 3.0
The release notes for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2000/NT Servers Version 3.0.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/
acs_soft/csacs4nt/csnt30/rn301.htmCisco Secure Access Control Server—Version 2.6 Specific
Cisco Secure ACS 2.6 for Windows 2000/NT Servers—Documentation Page
Links to Cisco Secure ACS 2.6 user documents, including release notes, installation guides, and user guide.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/csacs4nt/
csnt26/index.htmSetting Up the User-Changeable Password Utility in Cisco Secure ACS for Windows
Examples of setting up Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2.6 User-Changeable Password (UCP) utility with Internet Information Server (IIS) on Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a0080094e7b.shtmlConfiguring CiscoSecure ACS for Windows Router PPTP Authentication
Configuration guide for Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2.6.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a008009436a.shtml
Part Two: Related Topics
ACL (Access Control List)
Access Control Lists: Overview and Guidelines
An overview of using access control lists in a network.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/sw/iosswrel/
ps1835/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00800ca7c0.htmlHow to Apply Access Lists to Dial Interfaces with a RADIUS Server
Paper demonstrates how to apply access lists to dial interfaces with a RADIUS server.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk59/
technologies_tech_note09186a0080094032.shtmlAuthentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) —Documentation Page
A collection of AAA document links.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/newsecf/
techsec/secaaa/index.htmBugs
Bug Toolkit
Go to this URL, log in, and then select Cisco Secure ACS for Windows.
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/home.pl
Catalyst Switch
Guidelines for the Deployment of Cisco Secure ACS for Windows NT/2000 Servers in a Cisco Catalyst Switch Environment
Planning, design, and implementation practices for deploying Cisco Secure ACS for Windows NT/2000 servers in support of Cisco Catalyst® Switch networks
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080088890.shtmlCertification
Configuring Certification Authority Interoperability
A guide to configuring certification authority interoperability. Part of the Cisco IOS Release 12.2 Security Configuration Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/
products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00800ca7b2.htmlCisco Aironet Access Point Software
See also: and Wireless LAN.
Deploying Cisco Secure ACS for Windows in a Cisco Aironet Environment—White Paper
A white paper on deploying Cisco Secure ACS version 3.1 with Cisco Aironet Access Point.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a00801495a1.shtmlCisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide for Vx Works
Describes how to use the web-based management system to configure a Cisco Aironet Access Point.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a00801495a1.shtmlCisco Proxy Mobile IP Configuration Note—Application Note
Configuration note details Proxy Mobile IP (PMIP) configuration example on an AP1200, using a Cisco Secure ACS to retrieve security associations (SA) for a mobile device.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/tech/tk827/tk369/
technologies_white_paper09186a0080187798.shtmlCisco IOS
ABCs of IOS Networking the Enterprise
An extensive overview of the Cisco IOS software.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/
ios_abcs_ios_networking_the_enterprise_listing.htmlCisco IOS Security Configuration Guide, Release 12.3
The "virtual configuration guide" which includes an extensive section on Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA).
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps5187/
prod_configuration_guide09186a008017d583.htmlDebug Command Reference: Cisco IOS Release 12.3
Provides information about using debug commands to troubleshoot Cisco network servers.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/sw/iosswrel/ps5187/
products_command_reference_book09186a008017cf4d.htmlCiscoWorks
CiscoWorks Management Center for Firewalls—Products and Services
Introduction page for CiscoWorks Management Center for Firewalls links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/
/ps3992/index.htmlCiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS)—Products and Services
Introduction page for CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/
ps2330/index.htmlInitializing Management Center Authorization on Cisco Secure ACS v.3.1—Application Note
Guidance on how to use a Cisco Secure ACS (version 3.1 or greater) for authentication and authorization of a device running CiscoWorks Common Services Software.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080115464.shtmlConfiguration
Configuration Examples Cisco Secure ACS for Windows—Index Page
Index page for an extensive set of links for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows configuration examples.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
prod_configuration_examples_list.htmlConfiguring LDAP for the Cisco Secure Access Control Server—White Paper
Outlines deployment concepts for Cisco Secure ACS when authenticating users of a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory server, and describes using these concepts to configure the Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080092566.shtmlSetting Up the User-Changeable Password Utility in Cisco Secure ACS for Windows
Provides examples of setting up the Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2.6 (ACS) User-Changeable Password (UCP) utility with Internet Information Server (IIS) on Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a0080094e7b.shtmlConfiguring IKE Pre-Shared Keys Using a RADIUS Server for the Cisco Secure VPN Client
Describes how to configure IKE shared secret using a RADIUS server. The IKE shared secret feature that uses an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server enables key lookup from the AAA server. The information is based on using Cisco Secure ACS version 2.6.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk59/
technologies_configuration_example09186a0080094ce2.shtmlPoint-To-Point Protocol Configuration Examples—Index Page
Index page of links on PPP.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk713/tk507/
tech_configuration_examples_list.htmlDatabases
User Databases—Portion of User Guide
Details the operation and employment of the CiscoSecure user database.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/
acs_soft/csacs4nt/acs32/user/d.htm#41876CSUtil Database Utility—Portion of User Guide
Details the CiscoSecure ACS command-line utility, CSUtil.exe.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_user_guide_chapter09186a008007cd57.htmlEAP-TLS
See also: Certification.
Extensible Authentication Protocol Transport Layer Security Deployment Guide for Wireless LAN Networks—White Paper
Describes EAP-TLS authentication protocol deployment in wireless networks.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a008009256b.shtmlIPSEC
Configuring IPSec Between Hub and Remote PIXes with VPN Client and Extended Authentication
Illustrates an IPSec configuration that includes both gateway-to-gateway and remote user functionality The information is based on using Cisco Secure ACS version 2.6.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/
technologies_configuration_example09186a0080094cea.shtmlIPSec Network Security
A comprehensive guide to IPSec network security.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1826/
products_feature_guide09186a0080080f59.html#xtocid2LDAP
Configuring LDAP for the Cisco Secure Access Control Server—White Paper
Outlines deployment concepts for Cisco Secure ACS when authenticating users of a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory server, and describes using these concepts to configure the Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080092566.shtmlNetwork Access Restrictions—White Paper
Details the employment of NARs in Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a00801a8fd0.shtmlODBC
Cisco Secure Access Control Server Version 2.6 External ODBC Authentication—
White PaperPresents concepts and configuration issues in deploying Cisco Secure ACS for Windows 2000 and NT servers to authenticate users against an external open database connectivity (ODBC) database.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080092565.shtmlPIX
Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Series—Product Page
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive PIX 500 Series Firewall links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/
tsd_products_support_series_home.htmlAuthentication and Authorization for PIX 6.2
Technical note that provides an example of setting up PIX command authorization.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/
products_tech_note09186a00800949d6.shtmlCisco PIX Firewall—Documentation Page
Links to PIX Firewall documents organized by version.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/
Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Command References
Links to PIX Firewall software command references.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/
products_tech_note09186a0080094885.shtmlPPP
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)—TAC
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive Point-to-Point Protocol links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk713/tk507/tsd_technology_support_protocol_home.html
Point-To-Point Protocol Configuration Examples
Index page of links on PPP.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk713/tk507/
tech_configuration_examples_list.htmlPrivileges
Configuring Passwords and Privileges
Section from the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Security Configuration Guide on configuring passwords and privileges.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/12cgcr/
secur_c/scprt5/scpass.htmHow to Assign Privilege Levels with TACACS+ and RADIUS
Explains how to change the privilege level for certain commands, and provides an example with parts of sample configurations for a router and TACACS+ and RADIUS servers.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/480/PRIV.html
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)
RADIUS—TAC
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive RADIUS links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk547/tsd_technology_support_sub-protocol_home.html
Configuring RADIUS
Portion of the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2 that describes the RADIUS security system, defines its operation, and identifies appropriate and inappropriate network environments for using RADIUS technology.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/
products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00800ca7ab.html#1000872RADIUS Tunnel Attributes—Documentation Page
Comprehensive guide to RADIUS tunnel attributes.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1830/
products_feature_guide09186a00800879eb.htmlConfiguring Basic AAA RADIUS for Dialin Clients Sample Configuration
Describes a sample configuration that uses an access server to accept incoming Analog and ISDN connections, and uses a AAA RADIUS server to authenticate them.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/793/access_dial/basicradius.shtml
Configuring PPP Callback with RADIUS
Sample configuration paper that shows examples of configuring the router and server to do Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) callback with RADIUS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a0080093dc9.shtmlConfiguring Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol Authentication with RADIUS
Provides a sample configuration for Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol (L2TP) Authentication with RADIUS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps4911/
products_configuration_example09186a00801175d1.shtmlRFCs
Access Control Requirements for LDAP—RFC 2820
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on access control requirements for LDAP, dated May 2000.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2820.txt?number=2820
An Access Control Protocol, Sometimes Called TACACS—RFC 1492
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on TACACS, dated July 1993.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1492.txt?number=1492
Internet Security Glossary—RFC 2828
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC glossary document on Internet security, dated May 2000.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2828.txt?number=2828
PPP (Point to Point Protocol)—RFC 1661
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on PPP, dated July 1994.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1661.txt
RADIUS Accounting—RFC 2866
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on RADIUS, dated June 2000.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2867.txt?number=2867
RADIUS Accounting Modifications for Tunnel Protocol Support)—RFC 2867
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on RADIUS accounting modifications for tunnel protocol support, dated June 2000.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2867.txt?number=2867
Secure Shell
Secure Shell (SSH)—TAC
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive Secure Shell (SSH) links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk617/
tsd_technology_support_protocol_home.htmlThe Secure Shell Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ page for Secure Shell.
http://www.employees.org/~satch/ssh/faq/ssh-faq.html
Security
Security Overview—Portion of Security Configuration Guide
Section from the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Security Configuration Guide that describes how to configure Cisco IOS security features for your Cisco networking devices.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/
ios120/12cgcr/secur_c/scoverv.htmSecuring Cisco Secure Access Control Server Running on Microsoft Windows Platforms—White Paper
Describes how the Cisco Secure ACS can be protected against the vulnerabilities of the Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems and explains how to improve security on the server host.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a00800887d8.shtmlIPSec Network Security
A comprehensive guide to IPSec network security.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1826/
products_feature_guide09186a0080080f59.html#xtocid2Hardening Security and Improving Productivity with Cisco Secure Access Control Server and CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution—Case Study
Case study that describes the implementation of Cisco Secure ACS at Mountain America Credit Union.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_case_study09186a008014d400.shtmlTACACS+
TACACS+—TAC
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive TACACS+ links, including information on troubleshooting, configuration, and specifications.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk642/
tsd_technology_support_sub-protocol_home.htmlBuilding a Scalable Network Device Management Framework with the Cisco Secure ACS TACACS+ (RBAC) Server
Information on how to use shell authorization command sets to build scalable network device management system based on Cisco Secure ACS 3.0.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_white_paper09186a0080088893.shtmlAn Access Control Protocol, Sometimes Called TACACS—RFC 1492
Internet Engineering Task Force RFC document on TACACS, dated July 1993.
http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1492.txt?number=1492
How to Apply Access Lists to Dial Interfaces with a TACACS+ Server
Demonstrates two ways to apply access lists to dial interfaces with a TACACS+ server.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk59/
technologies_configuration_example09186a0080094656.shtmlConfiguring PPP Callback with TACACS+
Sample configuration paper that shows examples of configuring the router and AAA server to do PPP callback with TACACS+.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a008009404f.shtmlCiscoSecure NT: Configuring Large Scale Dialout Using TACACS+—Sample Configuration
See also: How to Assign Privilege Levels with TACACS+ and RADIUS.
Describes how to set up a local router to download static routes and dialer information from CiscoSecure NT, so that when traffic hits the local router and is
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_configuration_example09186a00800945ee.shtmlVirtual Private Networks (VPNs)
How Virtual Private Networks Work—Tech Note
Covers the fundamentals of VPNs, such as basic VPN components, technologies, tunneling, and VPN security.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk583/tk372/
technologies_tech_note09186a0080094865.shtmlCisco VPN 3000 Concentrator
How to Configure the VPN 3000 Concentrator PPTP with Cisco Secure ACS for Windows RADIUS Authentication
How to configure the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators using the PPTP tunneling method with Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2284/
products_configuration_example09186a0080094a03.shtmlLocking Users into a VPN 3000 Concentrator Group Using a RADIUS Server
The VPN 3000 Concentrator has the ability to lock users into a Concentrator group which will override the group the user has configured in the VPN 3000 client. In this way, access restrictions can be applied to various groups configured on the Concentrator with the assurance that the users are locked into that group with the RADIUS server. This document details how to set up this feature on Cisco Secure ACS.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk59/
technologies_configuration_example09186a00800946a2.shtmlCisco VPN 3000 Concentrator—Documentation Page
VPN 3000 Concentrator document links, organized by version.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/vpn/vpn3000/index.htm
Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ page for VPN 3000 Concentrator.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/471/vpn_3000_faq.shtml
Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Vendor Specific Attributes: User & Group Attributes—Tech Note
A table of vendor-specific attributes for the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator.
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/471/VSAs_rev22.html
Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator for Blocking with Filters and RADIUS Filter Assignment
How to use filters to allow a user to access only one server inside the network and block access to all other resources using the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk59/
technologies_configuration_example09186a0080094eac.shtmlConfiguring the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators to Support the NT Password Expiration Feature Using the RADIUS Server
Step-by-step instructions on how to configure the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators to support the NT Password Expiration feature using the RADIUS server.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2284/
products_configuration_example09186a00800946b9.shtmlUsing Cisco Secure ACS for Windows with the VPN 3000 Concentrator - IPSec
Recommends the easiest configuration for Cisco Secure ACS for Windows to authenticate users connecting to a VPN 3000 Concentrator.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2086/
products_tech_note09186a00800a3b88.shtmlCisco VPN 5000 Concentrator
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2301/tsd_products_support_eol_series_home.html
Wireless LAN
See also: EAP-TLS and Cisco Aironet Access Point Software.
WLAN— TAC
See also: Cisco Aironet Access Point Software.
Starting point for Technical Assistance Center's comprehensive wireless LAN links.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/tsd_technology_support_protocol_home.html
Authentication with 802.1x and EAP Across Congested WAN Links
Discusses the requirements and prerequisites for classifying and marking RADIUS packets using the Cisco Modular QoS Command Line (MQC), a methodology to determine the appropriate queue size for the 802.1x/RADIUS packets, and to determine how to enable queuing on router interfaces to provide priority for the RADIUS packets during network congestion.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/tech/tk722/tk809/
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