D-Link DXS-3250E - xStack Switch, Web/Installation Manual

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Configuring Device Security
Configuring Management Security
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Defining Authentication Profiles
Authentication profiles allow network administrators to assign authentication methods for user authentication.
User authentication can be performed either locally or on an external server. User authentication occurs in the
order the methods are selected. If the first authentication method is not available, the next selected method is
used. For example, if the selected authentication methods are RADIUS and Local, and the RADIUS server is not
available, then the user is authenticated locally. To define Authentication profiles:
1. Click System > Management Security > Authentication > Authentication Profiles . The Authentication
Profile Page opens.
Figure 40: Authentication Profile Page
The Authentication Profile Page contains the following fields:
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Profile Name — Displays the user-defined profile name.
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Methods — Defines the user authentication methods. The possible field values are:
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None — Assigns no authentication method to the authentication profile.
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Local — Authenticates the user at the device level. The device checks the user name and password for
authentication.
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RADIUS — Authenticates the user at the RADIUS server. For more information, see “Defining RADIUS
Settings."