Getting Started
Introduction
IntroductionThis Access Security Guide is intended for use with the following switches:
■HP Procurve Switch 4104GL
■HP Procurve Switch 4108GL
Together, these two devices are termed the HP Procurve Series 4100GL
Switches.
Overview of Access Security Features■
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Local Manager and Operator passwords (page
Control access and privileges for the CLI, menu, and web browser interface.
TACACS+ Authentication (page
Uses an authentication application on a central server to allow or deny access to Series 4100GL switch.
RADIUS Authentication and Accounting (page
Like TACACS+, uses an authentication application on a central server to allow or deny access to Series 4100GL switch. RADIUS also provides accounting services for sending data about user activity and system events to a RADIUS server.
Secure Shell (SSH) Authentication (page
Provides encrypted paths for remote access to switch management functions.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Authentication (page
Provides encrypted paths for remote web access to the switch.
On
Enables a switch port to maintain a unique list of MAC addresses defining which specific devices are allowed to access the network through that port. Also enables a port to detect, prevent, and log access attempts by unauthorized devices.
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