Specifications

Router Security
Advanced Security Mode – When the router is configured to use the advanced security mode, several aspects of the router’s configuration and networking functionality will
be extended to support high security environments. This includes support for multiple user accounts, increased password security, and additional network spoofing filters. If you
plan to use your router in a PCI DSS compliant environment this option is mandatory. See below for more details.
Admin Password – Enter a password for the administrator who will have full access to the router's management interface. You can use the default password on the back of
your product, or you can create a custom Administrator Password.
Advanced Security Mode
When you enable Advanced Security Mode, you have three different options for the Authentication Mode:
Local Users
TACACS+
RADIUS
Local Users
Create users with administrative privileges by inputting usernames and passwords in the Advanced User Management table. The default username is “admin,” but you can
edit this name, or delete it once you create other users (you can’t delete the user you are currently signed in as).
In TACACS+ and RADIUS modes, if the servers cannot be reached, either because the WAN is down or a response is not received within the selected Server Timeout, the
router will automatically fall back to using Local Users mode to prevent any potential of being locked out.
TACACS+
TACACS+ stands for “Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System plus”. The router will use a TACACS+ server (or two, optionally) to authorize administration.
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