RADIUS Integration

Wireless Controller Integrations

Step-by-step guides for integrating NetKey with your wireless infrastructure. Choose your platform to get started.

Overview

NetKey works with any RADIUS-compatible wireless controller or access point. The integration process involves configuring your wireless controller to send authentication requests to the NetKey RADIUS server.

NetKey RADIUS Server Details

Find your RADIUS server details in the dashboard under Settings → RADIUS Clients

Server Address See Dashboard
Authentication Port 1812 (UDP)
Accounting Port 1813 (UDP)
RadSec Port 2083 (TCP/TLS)
Your RADIUS server details

Log in to app.netkey.no and navigate to Settings → RADIUS Clients to find your assigned RADIUS server address and create shared secrets for your wireless controllers.

Cisco Platforms

Cisco WLC 9800

Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers running IOS-XE

Most Popular

Cisco AireOS

Classic Cisco WLC running AireOS (5520, 8540, etc.)

Cisco Meraki

Cloud-managed Meraki wireless access points

Aruba / HPE

Aruba Mobility Controller

On-premise Aruba controllers (7000/9000 series)

Aruba Instant

Controller-less Aruba Instant access points

Aruba Central

Cloud-managed Aruba infrastructure

Other Platforms

Ruckus

SmartZone, Unleashed, and Cloud controllers

Fortinet

FortiGate and FortiAP wireless

Ubiquiti UniFi

UniFi Controller and Cloud Key

Generic RADIUS

Any standard RADIUS client configuration

Advanced Topics

RadSec (RADIUS over TLS)

Encrypted RADIUS transport for enhanced security

Recommended

High Availability

Configure redundant RADIUS for failover

General Requirements

Network Connectivity

Ensure your wireless controller can reach the NetKey RADIUS server:

Protocol Port Direction Purpose
UDP 1812 Outbound RADIUS Authentication
UDP 1813 Outbound RADIUS Accounting
TCP/TLS 2083 Outbound RadSec (optional)
Firewall Configuration

If your wireless controller is behind a firewall, ensure the above ports are allowed outbound to your assigned RADIUS server (found in your dashboard).

Shared Secret

Your RADIUS shared secret is unique to your organization and can be found in the NetKey dashboard under Settings → RADIUS. This secret must match exactly on both the NetKey server and your wireless controller.