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8 User Authentication Commands
You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for
management access using local or remote authentication methods. Port-based
authentication using IEEE 802.1X can also be configured to control either
management access to the uplink ports or client access
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to the data ports.
Table 36: Authentication Commands
Command Group Function
User Accounts and
Privilege Levels
Configures the basic user names and passwords for management
access, and assigns a privilege level to specified command groups or
individual commands
Authentication Sequence Defines logon authentication method and precedence
RADIUS Client Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server
TACACS+ Client Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server
AAA Configures authentication, authorization, and accounting for network
access
Web Server Enables management access via a web browser
Telnet Server Enables management access via Telnet
Secure Shell Provides secure replacement for Telnet
802.1X Port Authentication Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X
Management IP Filter Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access
PPPoE Intermediate Agent Configures relay parameters required for sending authentication
messages between a client and broadband remote access servers
3. For other methods of controlling client access, see “General Security Measures” on
page 297.