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Description: Configure the command line interface prompt to include or exclude the account type of the
currently logged-in user. Any user can change this setting; all user accounts will be updated to use the new
setting.
Example: To include the account type of the currently logged-in user in the command prompt, type:
prompt -s long
quit
Access: Administrator, Device User
Description: Exit from the command line interfa ce session (this works the same as the exit com mand).
radius
Access: Administrator only
Description: View the existing RADIUS settings, enable or disable RADIUS authentication, and configure
basic authentication parameters for up to two RADIUS servers.
For a summary of RADIUS server configuration and a list of supported RADIUS servers, see
“Configuring the RADIUS Server” on page52.
Additional authentication parameters for RADIUS servers are available at the user interface of the
NMC. See “RADIUS” on page 52 for more information.
For detailed information about configuring your RADIUS server, see the Security Handbook,
available on the Network Management Card Utility CD and at the website, www.apc.com.
Example 1:
To view the existing RADIUS settings for the NMC, type radius and press ENTER.
Option Argument Description
-s long The prompt includes the account type of the currently logged-in user.
short The default setting. The prompt is four characters long: APC>
Option Argument Description
-a local |
radiusLocal |
radius
Configure RADIUS authentication:
local — RADIUS is disabled. Local authentication is enabled.
radiusLocal — RADIUS, then Local Authentication. RADIUS and local
authentication are enabled. Authentication is requested from the RADIUS
server first. If the RADIUS server fails to respond, local authentication is used.
radius — RADIUS is enabled. Local authentication is disabled.
-p1
-p2 <server IP>
The server name or IP address of the primary or secondary RADIUS server.
Note: RADIUS servers use port 1812 by default to authenticate users. To use a
different port, add a colon followed by the new port number to the end of the
RADIUS server name or IP address.
-s1
-s2 <server secret> The shared secret between the primary or secondary RADIUS server and the
NMC.
-t1
-t2 <server timeout> The time in seconds that the NMC waits for a response from the primary or
secondary RADIUS server.