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Introduction 9
OnBoard Authentication Options
An administrative user can use the Web Manager, and any administrator can
use the cycli utility for configuring an authentication method for the
OnBoard and for connected devices and for configuring authentication
servers. The tasks for configuring authentication are summarized in the
following list with links to more information and to procedures using the Web
Manager
Table 1-3: Tasks for Configuring Authentication
Task Where Documented
Decide which authentication methods are going
to be used for logins to the OnBoard and for
logins to connected devices.
Table 1-2, “Supported Authentication
Types,” on page 6
Make sure an authentication server for each
method is accessible to the OnBoard and work
with the server(s)’ administrators to obtain the
information needed to configure the servers on
the OnBoard and to make sure the required
accounts are set up on the servers.
N/A
On the OnBoard, configure an authentication
server for each authentication method.
“Configuring Authentication Servers” on
page 211
Specify the OnBoard login authentication
method or accept the default Local
authentication method.
“Configuring an Authentication Method for
the OnBoard” on page 224
Optional: create a custom security profile that
specifies authentication method to be assigned to
all subsequently-created devices. (The specified
authentication method can be overridden during
configuration of new devices.)
“Selecting or Configuring a Security
Profile” on page 254
While creating new devices assign the
desired authentication method to each
device.
“Configuring Devices” on page 197
Give users the username and password
information they need for being
authenticated on the devices.
N/A