
8: User Management
SLM User Guide
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Similar to RADIUS, the main function of is to perform authentication for remote access.
The SLM supports the protocol (not the older TACACS or XTACACS protocols).
The administrator can configure the SLM to use to authenticate users attempting to log
in to the SLM through the web interface, SSH, Telnet, or the console port.
Note:
For a user to log in remotely using , the user's account must have
remote access (Remote Only or Local & Remote), or there must be an account defined
whose login name is TACACS.
To configure the SLM to use to authenticate users:
1. On the menu, select
Configuration > Authentication > TACACS
. The following page opens.
Figure 8-11 Authentication Page - Configure Tab
2. Enter the following:
Table 8-12 Authentication Settings
3. To save, click the
Update
button. A confirmation message displays.
Authentication
Setting
Description
Servers 1-3
IP address or host name of up to three servers.
Secret
Shared secret for message encryption between the SLM and the server.
Enter an alphanumeric secret of up to 127 characters.
Encrypt Messages
Select the check box to encrypt messages between the SLM and the
server. Selected by default.
Enabled
Displays selected if you previously enabled this method on the User Authentication
page or on this page. To configure this authentication method but not enable it, clear
the check box.
Note:
You can enable this authentication method here or on the User Authentication
page. If you enable it here, it is assigned the lowest priority on the User Authentication
page.
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