I've changed the following ... sql_server: 127.0.0.1 ( don't work ) sql_server: 1.2.3.4 ( where it is a substitute for the real ip address ) If I look at the fields below .... sql_type: mysql ( is the default ) and if I use that then get this error when clicking on statistics on the dialup admin homepage < Could not connect to the SQL database > If I change the string to sql_type: mysq ( another string ) and use that then I get the error when clicking on statistucs on the dialup admin homepage < Could not include SQL library functions. Aborting > I reckon the problem is something in the connection string because as mentioned connecting to mysql through a client works perfectly , its only the web interface that refuses to connect to the db with freeradius running no matter what the syntax , suggestions ?