Hi All, I am new to this mailing list and am about to ask a probably very silly question. Please feel free to direct me to resources that'll help me answer them. I want to setup the following: Gateway [server1] - nic1 = Internet - nic2 = DMZ [server2] - nic3 = Router w/ Wireless -> App Server [Server3] (FREERADIUS SERVER HERE) -> Local Lan I read a lot about both Freeradius and LDAP and cannot determine if either can accomplish my goals. What I want is: 1) 1 central place where all user authenication takes place: SSH, Shell Access, Samba, OpenVPN, Mumble, Any other app that requires user administration. 2) This information stored in a SQL type database so that I can build my own custom apps to report on user usage, performance ect. 3) My router has wireless and I have enabled the security features. I would still like authenication to take place before a wireless user is allowed on the network. For example, Currently, I have this: Router w/ Wireless -> App Server [Server3] + Local Lan I want this: Router w/ Wireless -> App Server [Server3] -> Local Lan Is Freeradius the best approach for my needs? Do I need anything else? -Jesse