How to set up RADIUS in UniFi for wireless authentication. Built-in Server and External Server.
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🔒 In this video, Fernando from UniHosted demonstrates how to secure your wireless network using RADIUS authentication. We cover two distinct scenarios: using the built-in RADIUS server on a UniFi Cloud Gateway and integrating an external Windows NPS server.
You’ll see step-by-step how to configure RADIUS profiles, create local credentials for VLAN assignment, and set up WPA2-Enterprise to replace standard shared passwords with secure user authentication. Whether you want a simple standalone setup or full Active Directory integration.
🔹 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to configure the built-in RADIUS server on UniFi Gateways
✅ How to create local users and assign dynamic VLANs
✅ Configuring WPA2-Enterprise on your Wireless Networks
✅ How to integrate an external Windows NPS server with UniFi
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Built-in vs. External RADIUS
01:55 – Configuring the Built-in RADIUS Profile
03:43 – Creating Users & Assigning VLANs
05:08 – Setting up WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi
09:03 – Testing the Built-in RADIUS Connection
09:59 – Overview: External Windows NPS Configuration
11:48 – Adding an External RADIUS Profile in UniFi
14:10 – Testing Windows NPS Authentication
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