Specifications

Chapter 8 Security Setup
Setting up Centralized Administrator Authentication
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Figure 8-18 Authenticator Configuration page
Step 10
Configure the server as follows:
a. Assign an IP address or name in the Server Name/IP field.
b. Select the server type your network is using, either RADIUS or TACACS.
c. Assign a port number for the server.
Note The default port settings are 1812 for RADIUS servers and 49 for
TACACS servers. Check your server’s product documentation for the
correct port setting.
d. Enter the shared secret used by your RADIUS or TACACS server in the
Shared Secret entry field. The shared secret can contain up to 64
alphanumeric characters.
e. Enter the number of seconds the access point should wait before it attempts
to contact the server after a failed attempt.
f. Enter the number of times the access point should attempt to contact the
server before authentication fails in the Max Retran field.
g. Select User Authentication in the Use server for line.
h. Click Apply or OK to save your settings.