[Ended] Round 5 | Technical Document Scavenger Hunt
  

Sangfor Jojo Lv5Posted 2024-Oct-08 11:20


Dear members,
We are excited to announce the launch of our Technical Document Scavenger Hunt! This activity aims to encourage all users to dive deeper into our newly published technical document in the Knowledge Base, enhancing your understanding and engagement with the material.

By participating, you'll not only sharpen your skills but also have the chance to collaborate and share insights with fellow users.

We hope this scavenger hunt will not only enrich your knowledge but also spark engaging discussions. Happy hunting, and may the best reader win!

1. Activity Rules                                                                                                                     

1)  All community users are invited to participate in the scavenger hunt.
2)  There will be a total of 4 questions related to the SANGFOR IAG v13.0.80 Password-Based Authentication Configuration Guide.

3)  Participants must submit their answers via the designated platform by October 15th.
4)  Winners will be announced next Tuesday on the community platform.


2. Activity Duration                                                                                                               

Oct. 8th - Oct. 14th

3. How to Participate                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
1) Browse the Questions:
We have provided a list of questions based on the content of the document. Your goal is to find the
answers within the text.

2) Read the Document:
Start by simply reading the catalog. Taking your second reading thoroughly with the given questions
which will make you read more efficiently.

3) Use the Search Function:
Most digital documents have a search feature. Use keywords from the questions to quickly locate
relevant sections.

4) Submit Your Answers:
Once you have your answers, post them in the designated thread by the deadline.

5) Collaborate:
Feel free to discuss your findings in the forum and win 100 coins. Sharing thoughts and interpretations can lead to a deeper understanding and may help others in their search.


4.  Rewards                                                                                                                             

Correct Answers: 100 coins for each correct answer.
All Correct: An additional 100 coins for those who answer all questions correctly.

5. Scavenger Hunt Questions                                                                                               

Q1: Based on this guide, how to choose the right value for Auth Method and External Auth Server when configuring Authentication Policy?
Q2: What is the path of checking the online users after being authenticated successfully?
Q3: Is it required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network if there is a need to bind a MAC address with a local user account?
Q4: Should we bind an IP address if the local network is using DHCP?

Read this document:
SANGFOR IAG v13.0.80 Password-Based Authentication Configuration Guide.


6. How to Reply This Post                                                                                                   

Answer the above four questions starting with the following format which will make us work efficiently.

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Note: Try to make it simple! Do not copy the questions when typing your answers.

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Recommended Reading                                                                                                          
Round 4 | Technical Document Scavenger Hunt


Congratulations to the following participants on getting coins!





Newbie517762 Lv5Posted 2024-Oct-08 11:40
  
Q1: On the Auth Method tab, select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server.

Q2: After being authenticated successfully, the user will appear on the Online Users list. You can navigate to the Status > Users page to see the user details.

Q3: If there is a need to bind a MAC address with a local user account, please ensure that the local area network is an L3 environment. If so, it is required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network.

Q4: If the local network is using DHCP, do not bind with an IP address.
Newbie676033 Lv1Posted 2024-Oct-08 11:54
  
Q1 Answer:

When configuring the authentication policy in the Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG):
Auth Method: Choose Password based for the authentication method.
External Auth Server: Set this to Local user database to authenticate users against the local database rather than an external authentication server.

This configuration is ideal when using a password-based authentication system that leverages locally stored user credentials for validation​.

Q2 Answer:

After users have been authenticated successfully, you can check their online status by navigating to the Status > Users page in the IAG web console. This page will display the details of authenticated users, allowing administrators to monitor who is online​.

Q3 Answer:

Yes, if there is a need to bind a MAC address with a local user account and the local area network is operating in an L3 (Layer 3) environment, it is required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network. This allows the system to properly identify and associate the MAC addresses with user accounts across network layers​.

Q4 Answer:

No, if the local network is using DHCP, it is advised not to bind the IP address. Since DHCP dynamically assigns IP addresses, binding an IP address could lead to connectivity issues when the IP address changes due to lease expiration or reassignment​.
vesogi7900 Lv2Posted 2024-Oct-08 12:11
  
Last edited by vesogi7900 08 Oct 2024 12:13.

Q1: When configuring the Authentication Policy, you should select the following:
  • Auth Method: Choose "Password based" for the authentication method.
  • External Auth Server: Select "Local user database" for the external authentication server.

This selection ensures that the system uses local user accounts for password-based authentication.

Q2: To check the online users after they have been authenticated successfully, navigate through the following path:
  • Use the web browser to log in.
  • After authentication, go to the Status section.
  • Click on the Users page to view the user details.

This will display the list of authenticated users.

Q3: Yes, it is required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network if there is a need to bind a MAC address with a local user account.

Q4: No, you should not bind an IP address if the local network is using DHCP.
Christ Lee Lv2Posted 2024-Oct-08 12:25
  
Q1: we can choose on the Auth Method tab, select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server
Q2: we can navigate to the Status > Users page to see the user details
Q3: yes, required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network
Q4: no, don't bind with an IP address
Ghostlying Lv2Posted 2024-Oct-08 12:39
  
Q1: on the Auth Method tab, select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server
Q2: navigate to the Status > Users page to see the user details
Q3: yes, required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network
Q4: no, we do not bind with an IP address
CLELUQMAN Lv4Posted 2024-Oct-08 15:33
  
Q1: Navigate to Access Mgt > Authentication > Web Authentication >
Authentication Policy. On the Auth Method tab, select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server
Q2: Status > Users page to see the user details
Q3: Yes
Q4: No
ilham Lv1Posted 2024-Oct-08 16:34
  
Q1: choose password based for Auth method, and choose local user database for external auth server
Q2: Status -> Users
Q3: yes it is required
Q4: NO, do not bind
Enrico Vanzetto Lv4Posted 2024-Oct-08 16:45
  
Q1: When you are configuring the authentication policy, on the Auth Method tab, select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server
Q2: You can navigate to the Status > Users page to see the user details.
Q3: If there is a need to bind a MAC address with a local user account, please ensure that the local area network is an L3 environment. If so, it is required to enable MAC acquisition across the L3 network
Q4: If the local network is using DHCP, do not bind with an IP address
pmateus Lv2Posted 2024-Oct-08 17:46
  
Q1: Select Password based for the Auth Method and Local user database for External Auth Server.
Q2: The user will appear on the Online Users list. You can navigate to the Status > Users page to see the user details
Q3: Yes
Q4: No