DES-1228/ME Metro Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Reference Guide
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enable authen_policy
Purpose
Used to enable system access authentication policy.
Syntax
enable authen_policy
Description
This command is used to enable an administrator-defined
authentication policy for users trying to access the Switch. When
enabled, the device will check the method list and choose a technique
for user authentication upon login.
Parameters
None.
Restrictions
Only Administrator level users can issue this command.
Example usage:
To enable the system access authentication policy:
DES-1228/ME:5#enable authen_policy
Command: enable authen_policy
Success.
DES-1228/ME:5#
disable authen_policy
Purpose
Used to disable system access authentication policy.
Syntax
disable authen_policy
Description
This command is used to disable the administrator-defined
authentication policy for users trying to access the Switch. When
disabled, the Switch will access the local user account database for
username and password verification. In addition, the Switch will now
accept the local enable password as the authentication for normal users
attempting to access administrator level privileges.
Parameters
None.
Restrictions
Only Administrator level users can issue this command.
Example usage:
To disable the system access authentication policy:
DES-1228/ME:5#disable authen_policy
Command: disable authen_policy
Success.
DES-1228/ME:5#