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5.12 Authentication Commands
You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for management access using local or RADIUS
authentication methods. You can also enable port-based authentication for network client access using IEEE 802.1X.
Command Function Mode
User Accounts Configures the basic user names and passwords for
management access
Authentication Sequence Defines logon authentication method and precedence
RADIUS Client Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server
Client Configures settings for authentication via a server
AAA Configures authentication, authorization, and accounting
fornetwork access
Web Server Enables management access via a web browser
Telnet Server Enables management access via Telnet
Secure Shell Provides secure replacement for Telnet
Port Authentication Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X
Management IP Filter Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access
Table 5-26 Authentication Commands
5.12.1 User Account Commands
The basic commands required for management access are listed in this section. This switch also includes other options for
password checking via the console or a Telnet connection (page 4-39), user authentication via a remote authentication server
(page 4-83), and host access authentication for specific ports (page 4-118).
Command Function Mode
username Establishes a user name-based authentication system at login GC
enable password Sets a password to control access to the Privileged Exec level GC
Table 5-27 User Access Commands
username
This command adds named users, requires authentication at login, specifies or changes a user's password (or specify that no
password is required), or specifies or changes a user's access level. Use the no form to remove a user name.
Syntax
username name {access-level level | nopassword | password {0 | 7} password} no username name
name - The name of the user. (Maximum length: 8 characters, case sensitive. Maximum users: 16)
access-level level - Specifies the user level.