4 Command Line Interface

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

•A colon (:) is required after the specified unit number and file type.

•If the file contains an error, it cannot be set as the default file.

Example

Console(config)#boot system config: startup

Console(config)#

Related Commands

dir (4-66) whichboot (4-67)

Authentication Commands

You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for management access using local or remote authentication methods. You can also enable port-based authentication for network client access using IEEE 802.1X.

Table 4-27 Authentication Commands

Command Group

Function

Page

 

 

 

Authentication Sequence

Defines logon authentication method and precedence

4-69

 

 

 

RADIUS Client

Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server

4-71

 

 

 

TACACS+ Client

Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server

4-74

 

 

 

Port Security

Configures secure addresses for a port

4-76

 

 

 

Port Authentication

Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X

4-78

 

 

 

4-68