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9Authentication Commands
You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for management access
using local or remote authentication methods. Port-based authentication using IEEE 802.1X can
also be configured to control either management access to the uplink ports or client access
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to the
data ports.
User Accounts
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 75),
user authentication via a remote authentication server, and host access authentication for specific
ports (page 175).
3. For other methods of controlling client access, see “General Security Measures” on page 193.
TABLE 33 Authentication Commands
Command Group Function
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
TACACS+ Client Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server
AAA Configures authentication, authorization, and accounting for network access
Web Server Enables management access via a web browser
Telnet Server Enables management access via Telnet
Secure Shell Provides secure replacement for Telnet
802.1X Port Authentication Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X
Management IP Filter Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access
TABLE 34 User Access Commands
Command Function Mode
enable password Sets a password to control access to the Privileged Exec level GC
username Establishes a user name-based authentication system at login GC