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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference—Release8.1
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Chapter2 Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and ROM Monitor Commands
set radius key
set radius key
To set the encryption and authentication for all communication between the RADIUS client and the
server, use the set radius key command.
set radius key key
Syntax Description
Defaults The default of the key is set to null.
Command Types Switch command.
Command Modes Privileged.
Usage Guidelines The key you set must be the same one as configured in the RADIUS server. All leading spaces are
ignored; spaces within and at the end of the key are not ignored. Doubl e quotes are not required even if
there are spaces in the key, unless the quotes themselves are part of the key. The length of the key is
limited to 65 characters; it can include any printable ASCII characters except tabs.
If you configure a RADIUS key on the switch, make sure you configure an identical key on the RADIUS
server.
Examples This example shows how to set the RADIUS encryption and a uth en tic ation key to M a ke my da y:
Console> (enable) set radius key Make my day
Radius key set to Make my day.
Console> (enable)
Related Commands show radius
key Name of the key to authenticate the transactions between the RADIUS client
and the server.