Authentication software for Windows (ISP) network?

[GMPHOSTING]

Hi everyone,
We currently do web hosting, etc. but are wanting to offer dial-up internet services. We lready have the bandwidth and will be purchasing Lucent/Acend Max units for the dial-in portion.

I am looking for a cheap or free method of authenticating the users. I thing Microsoft Radius is too hard to get rolling. Anyone know of any other software/packages that will run on a Win2k server and handle authentication?

WOrst case scenario we install a Linux box and run TACACS (?). I prefer a win2k solution though.

Allen

 

[wybnormal]

Hmmm you want to authenticate users for a business and you want it on the cheap or even better free??

So the security of your network and users again is worth how much?

You have only have a few choices.. free is Linux with TACACS+ or Radius. Neither are easy to setup and require an investment on your part to learn how to config it.

If you want a decent management package, take a look at Cisco's ACS.. if you are careful, you might find a used 2.5 package availible somewhere since people are moving to 3 right now. There are both Windows NT and Solaris versions.

I have a selection of TACACS software here:

http://www.packetattack.com/downloads.html

Here is a Linux radius server:

http://www.radius.cistron.nl/

FreeRadius project here:

http://www.freeradius.org/

MikeS

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http://www.packetattack.com

"Take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots."
Sun Tzu

 

[marsd]

Start Friendly Advice:
Win2k rule number 1023:
Don't let friends use windows 2000 for
dial-in auth or webservices.
End Friendly Advice.