Configuring Device Security
Defining Authentication
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STEP1 Click Security > Authentication > TACACS+. The
TAC AC S+ Pa ge
opens:
TACA CS+ Pa ge
The
TAC AC S+ Pa ge
contains the following fields:
•Source IP Address — Displays the device source IP address used for the
TACACS+ session between the device and the TACACS+ server.
•Key String — Defines the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
server. The key must match the encryption key used on the TACACS+ server.
•Time out for R epl y — Displays the amount of time that passes before the
connection between the device and the TACACS+ server times out. The field
range is 1-30 seconds.
The following parameters are configured for each TACACS+ server:
•Host IP Address — Displays the TACACS+ Server IP address.
•Priority — Displays the order in which the TACACS+ servers are used. The
default is 0.
•Source IP Address — Displays the device source IP address used for the
TACACS+ session between the device and the TACACS+ server.
•Authentication Port — Displays the port number through which the TACACS+
session occurs. The default is port 49.