User's Manual

Smart Managed Pro Switches MS510TX and MS510TXPP
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9. In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communications between the device and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 0–128. The key must match the key used on the TACACS+ server.
10. In the Connection Timeout field, specify the time that passes before the connection
between the device and the TACACS+ server times out.
The range is 1–30 seconds. If you do not specify a value, the switch uses a default value
of 5 seconds.
11. Click the Add button.
The server is added to the switch.
Modify the Settings for a TACACS+ Server on the Switch
To modify the settings for a TACACS+ server on the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch on page 14.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Security > Management Security > TACACS+ > TACACS+ Server Configuration.
The TACACS+ Server Configuration page displays.
6. Select the check box for the server.
7. Modify the configuration for the selected accounting server.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Remove a TACACS+ Server From the Switch
To a remove a TACACS+ server from the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.