Netgear M4100-50-POE (FSM7250Pv1h1) - 48‐port FE + 2 GE Combo L2 Managed PoE Switch User Manual

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Manage Device Security 
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 M4100 Series Managed Switch
The TACACS protocol ensures network security through encrypted protocol exchanges 
between the device and TACACS server.
Configure Global TACACS Settings 
You can view or change the TACACS settings for communication between the switch and the 
TACACS server you configure through the inband management port.
To configure global TACACS settings: 
1. 
Prepare your computer with a static IP address in the 169.254.100.0 subnet, for 
example, 169.254.100.201.
2. 
Connect an Ethernet cable from an Ethernet port on your computer to an Ethernet port on 
the switch.
3. 
Launch a web browser.
4. 
Enter the IP address of the switch in the web browser address field.
The default IP address of the switch is 169.254.100.100. 
The Login screen displays.
5. 
Enter the user name and password. 
The default admin user name is admin and the default admin password is blank, that is, 
do not enter a password.
6. 
Click the Login button. 
The web management interface menu displays.
7. 
Select Security 
 Management Security > TACACS 
 TACACS Configuration.
8. 
In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS 
communications between the switch and the TACACS server. 
The valid range is 0–128 characters. The key must match the key configured on the 
TACACS server.
9. 
In the Connection Timeout field, specify the maximum number of seconds allowed to 
establish a TCP connection between the managed switch and the TACACS server.
10. 
Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are applied to the system.