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TACACS Settings
-Server IP Address – Address of the TACACS+ server. (Default:
10.11.12.13)
-Server Port Number – Network (TCP) port of TACACS+ server
used for authentication messages. (Range: 1-65535; Default: 49)
-Secret Text String – Encryption key used to authenticate logon access
for client. Do not use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum length: 20
characters)
Note: The local switch user database has to be set up by manually
entering user names and passwords using the CLI. (See
“username” on page 4-34.)
Web – Click Security, Authentication Settings. To configure local or
remote authentication preferences, specify the authentication sequence
(i.e., one to three methods), fill in the parameters for RADIUS or
TACACS+ authentication if selected, and click Apply.
Figure 3-32 Authentication Server Settings