AI232 Version 9.6x User’s Guide
System Configuration: TACACS+ Configuration
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TACACS+ Configuration
TACACS+ authentication verifies user login information against the user’s permission
level on a TACACS+ server. Up to 9 TACACS+ servers are configurable to provide
secure access for an entire AI232 network. AI232 TACACS+ authentication is
available for Telnet, asynchronous, and FTP connections. The following menu items
can be configured for TACACS+ on the AI198 menu system:
zServer Settings
zShell/FTP Options
Note: TACACS+ is not configurable from the AI232 local menu system.

Server Settings

Description
From the AI198 Menu System, the TACACS+ server settings are configured using
four menu items for the primary and secondary server. The configurable values are:
zPrimary/secondary server status—Enables or disables the primary or secondary
server.
zPrimary/secondary server IP address—Defines an IP address for the primary or
secondary server.
zPrimary/secondary server port—Defines the port number for the primary or
secondary server.
zPrimary/secondary server secret—Defines a password for the primary or secondary
server.
Menu Item Types
Toggle for primary/secondary server status
Data for primary/secondary server IP address, server port, and server secret
Configuration in the AI198 Menu System
To configure the TACACS+ server settings:
1. Access Menu 4.2.14-2.4.
2. For 01*Primary Server Status, enter 1 to select ENABLED or DISABLED. The default is
DISABLED.
3. For 02 Primary Server IP Address, enter 2, and the IP address. The default is
0.0.0.0.
4. For 03 Primary Server Port, enter 3, and the port number. The default is 49.