GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
TACACS+
Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) provides centralized security user access validation. The system supports
TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes.
The TACACS+ protocol ensures network integrity through encrypted protocol exchanges between the client and TACACS+ server. The
To configure TACACS+ Settings:
1.Click Security > Management Security > TACACS+. The TACACS+ screen displays:
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The TACACS+ screen contains the following fields:
•Host IP Address – Enter the TACACS+ Server IP address.
•Key String – Enter the default authentication and encryption key for TACACS+ communication between the device and the TACACS+ server.
•Authentication Port – Enter the port number via which the TACACS+ session occurs. The default port is port 49.
•Timeout for Reply – Enter the amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an answer from the TACACS+ server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server. Possible field values are
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