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Chapter 4: Configuring Device Security
Defining Authentication
SGE2000/SGE2000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Reference Guide
Chapter
4
Optional Methods
— Lists available authentication methods.
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RADIUS
— Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide
additional security for networks.
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— Terminal Access Controller Access Control System () provides
centralized security user access validation.
–
None
— Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
Selected Methods
— Selects authentication methods from the methods offered in the Optional
methods area.
•
HTTP
— Configures the device HTTP settings.
Optional Methods
— Lists available authentication methods.
–
RADIUS
— Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide
additional security for networks.
–
— Terminal Access Controller Access Control System () provides
centralized security user access validation.
–
None
— Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
Selected Methods
— Selects authentication methods from the methods offered in the Optional
methods area.
–
None
— Indicates that the authentication method is localized.
2. Define the relevant fields.
3. Click
Apply
. Mapping Profiles is defined, and the device is updated.
Defining
The devices provide Terminal Access Controller Access Control System () client support.
provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the device.
provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and
other authentication processes. provides the following services:
•
Authentication
— Provides authentication during login and via user names and user-defined
passwords.
•
Authorization
— Performed at login. Once the authentication session is completed, an
authorization session starts using the authenticated user name. The TACACS server checks the user
privileges.
The protocol ensures network integrity through encrypted protocol exchanges between the
device and server. To define :
1. Click
Security Management
>
Security Suite
>
Authentication
. The
Page
opens:
