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The DV2000/DV4 provides limited compatibility with the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, or LDAP.
Features:
| • | Compatible with all versions of Microsoft Exchange |
| • | Configuration can be changed while the system is running |
Limitations:
| • | Does not support TLS access |
| • | Does not support writing information to the server |
Configuration
LDAP communication is supported over a TCP/IP network connection which can be configured using the dialog shown below.
Settings include:
Setting
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Description
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Username
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Enter the user name required to perform directory look-ups.
This field is optional and may not be required if your server allows anonymous directory look-ups.
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Password
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Enter the password for the account used to access the directory.
This field is optional and may not be required if your server allows anonymous directory look-ups.
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Password Confirm
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If an account password is required, re-enter the password here.
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Server IP Address
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Enter the IP address of the LDAP server.
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Port
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Enter the port number on which the LDAP server is listening for requests.
Default is 389.
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Timeout
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Enter the number of seconds to wait for a server response after a connection attempt.
Default is 2 seconds.
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Search Base
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Enter the base directory string to search for names.
For example, if your Exchange server is located in the domain MYCOMPANY.COM, you would enter the string "CN=Users,DC=mycompany,DC=com".
Your directory might vary depending on configuration. Please consult your LDAP server configuration.
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Testing
After applying any configuration changes, you can test your configuration by clicking the Test button. The DV2000/DV4 will attempt to contact the LDAP server using the settings provided and will display the manufacturer, product version, and protocol version used by the server.
For example, Microsoft Exchange 2010 will give the manufacturer as Microsoft Corporation, the product version number 510 and, typically, a protocol version number of 3.
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