4 Fast Ethernet Switch Management Guide

Authentication Commands

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Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

• A colon (:) is required after the specified file type.

• If the file contains an error, it cannot be set as the default file.

Example

Related Commands

dir (4-67)

whichboot (4-68)

Authentication Commands

You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for

management access using local or remote authentication methods. You can also

enable port-based authentication for network client access using IEEE 802.1X.

Console(config)#boot system config: startup

Console(config)#

Table 4-27 Authentication Commands

Command Group Function Page

Authentication Sequence Defines logon authentication method and precedence 4-70

RADIUS Client Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server 4-72

TACACS+ Client Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server 4-75

Port Security Configures secure addresses for a port 4-77

Port Authentication Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X 4-79