From cb1f0f0692872432181fa9702923e2db6973149a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: aland Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:25:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added more simple text to help people get the server up and running. --- INSTALL | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/INSTALL b/INSTALL index e6841b1..6f37443 100644 --- a/INSTALL +++ b/INSTALL @@ -5,10 +5,34 @@ complete details on how to configure, compile and install FreeRADIUS. the following steps to build and install the server: - ./configure - make - make install + $ ./configure + $ make + $ make install + Then, start the server in debugging mode: + + $ radiusd -X + + You should see a lot of text printed on the screen as it starts up. +If you don't, or if you see error messages, please read the FAQ: + + http://www.freeradius.org/faq/ + + If the server says "Ready to process requests.", then it is running +properly. From another shell (or another window), type: + + $ radtest test test localhost 0 testing123 + + You should see the server print out more messages as it receives the +request, and responds to it. The 'radtest' program should receive the +response within a few seconds. It doesn't matter if the +authentication request is accepted or rejected, what matters is that +the server received the request, and responded to it. + + You can now edit the 'radiusd.conf' file for your local system. +Please read the ENTIRE file carefully, as many configuration options +are only documented in comments in the file. Configuring and running the server MAY be complicated. Please read -the documentation in the doc/ directory for further information. +the documentation in the doc/ directory for further information. If +you have any issues, the FAQ is also a good place to check. -- 2.1.4