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Define the Response

By default, all users are prohibited from accessing a resource unless they are authenticated. Therefore, it is usually only necessary to define responses that allow access.

The following procedure assumes you have defined the attributes that you will use for the response.

Note: More information about defining attributes to use in responses exists in Create Attributes for Agent Types.

To define a response

1. In the Domain tab, right click Responses and select Create Response.

   The SiteMinder Response Dialog box appears.

2. In the Name field, enter a name for the response.

   Note: Typically, you should name responses according to the action they perform. Using an intuitive naming strategy will make it easier to manage large groups of responses. The name cannot contain the characters * or &.

3. Optionally, in the Description box, enter a description of the response.
4. In the Agent Type group box, do the following:
   1. Select the RADIUS radio button.
   2. In the drop-down list, select the vendor name of the RADIUS device, such as Cisco.
5. To add RADIUS attributes to the Response, click Create in the Attribute List group box.

   The Response Attribute dialog box appears.

6. Under the Syntax Entry tab, do one of the following:
   • To add RADIUS attributes, do the following:
   1. Select the Static radio button.
   2. From the Attribute drop-down list, select the appropriate RADIUS attribute.
   3. Depending on the type of attribute you selected, either enter a value for the attribute in the dialog box that appears or enter a value for the attribute in the Variable Value field.
   4. To add additional attributes to the response, repeat steps a-c.
   • To add a user attribute, select the User Attribute radio button.
   • To add a DN attribute, select the DN Attribute radio button.
   • To add an active response, select the Active Response radio button.

   Note: For more information, see the Policy Design guide.

7. Click OK when you have finished adding attributes to the response.

   The attribute and value are listed in the Attribute List of the SiteMinder Response Dialog box.

8. In the Response Properties dialog box, click OK.

   The response definition is added to the Response List.

More information:

Responses in RADIUS Policy Domains