How-To: Enable RADIUS Authentication in WPA-Enterprise

RADIUS is a networking protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management for users who connect and use a network service. This guide will show you how to enable RADIUS authentication in WPA-Enterprise.

Introduction - How RADIUS Authentication Works

RADIUS is a networking protocol that provides centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management for users who connect and use a network service. It is used to manage access to the network and resources. RADIUS is commonly used in wireless networks to authenticate users who connect to the network using WPA-Enterprise. This allows you to enable any enterprise network to connect to modern authentication methods like Entra ID (Azure AD) simplifying the user experience and increasing security. In this guide, we will show you how to enable RADIUS authentication with different network gear providers.

How RADIUS Authentication Works with Ubiquiti Unifi and EZRADIUS

How to Enable RADIUS Authentication in WPA-Enterprise In Your Network

EZRADIUS uses industry-standard RADIUS protocols, which means it is compatible with nearly all network controllers that support RADIUS authentication. While you can follow the specific guide for your network controller and add the EZRADIUS server details, we have created a set of vendor-specific guides for the most popular hardware.

What Network Controllers Are Officially Supported by EZRADIUS?

The table below outlines the network controllers that have official EZRADIUS guides for setting up RADIUS authentication with Entra ID (Azure AD). It also indicates whether RadSec (RADIUS over TLS) and VPN configurations are supported.

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  • ✅ EZRADIUS Guide: A step-by-step guide is available for this configuration with official support.
  • ℹ️ No guide (yet), but we have customers using this hardware and configuration. Refer to vendor documentation for setup.
  • ❔ Not Tested (yet)
  • ❌ Not Supported
Network Controller Classic RADIUS RadSec (Radius over TLS) VPN
Official cloud RADIUS support for Fortinet FortiOS ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Fortinet FortiOS ℹ️ Refer to this guide ℹ️ Refer to this guide
Official cloud RADIUS support for TP-Link Omada ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in TP-Link Omada ℹ️ Refer to this guide ❌ - RADIUS not supported by Omada
Official cloud RADIUS support for Cisco Meraki ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Cisco Meraki ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Cisco Meraki with RadSec ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Cisco Meraki VPN
Official cloud RADIUS support for Ruckus ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Ruckus Unleashed ❔ N/A
Official cloud RADIUS support for Ubiquiti Unifi ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Ubiquiti Unifi ✅ How To: Enable RADIUS in Ubiquiti Unifi with RadSec ℹ️ Select your EZRADIUS profile when setting up OpenVPN.

What If My Network Controller is Not Listed Here?

If your network controller is not listed here, don’t worry! EZRADIUS supports all network controllers that are compatible with RADIUS authentication. You can refer to your network controller’s documentation to find out how to set up RADIUS authentication and use the EZRADIUS server details provided in your EZRADIUS dashboard.