Netgear GS752TXS - Stackable Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administrator's Guide
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GS752TXS and GS728TXS Smart Switches
Configuring TACACS+
TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency
with RADIUS and other authentication processes. TACACS+ provides the following services:
with RADIUS and other authentication processes. TACACS+ provides the following services:
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Authentication
. Provides authentication during login and via user names and
user-defined passwords.
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Authorization
. Performed at login. When the authentication session is completed, an
authorization session starts using the authenticated user name. The TACACS+ server
checks the user privileges.
checks the user privileges.
The TACACS+ protocol ensures network security through encrypted protocol exchanges
between the device and TACACS+ server.
between the device and TACACS+ server.
The TACACS+ folder contains links described in the following sections.
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TACACS+ Configuration
The TACACS+ Configuration screen contains the TACACS+ settings for communication
between the switch and the TACACS+ server you configure via the inband management port.
between the switch and the TACACS+ server you configure via the inband management port.
To configure global TACACS+ settings:
1.
Select Security
Management Security
> TACACS+
TACACS+ Configuration
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2.
In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communications between the GS752TXS/GS728TXS and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 0–128 characters. The key must match the key configured on the
TACACS+ server.
TACACS+ server.
3.
In the Connection Timeout field, specify the maximum number of seconds allowed to
establish a TCP connection between the GS752TXS/GS728TXS and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 1–30 seconds. Default is 5 seconds.
4.
Click Apply.