User guide

Configuring System Information 173
• Status — The connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server. The possible field
values are:
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Connected — There is currently a connection between the device and the TACACS+ server.
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Not Connected — There is not currently a connection between the device and the TACACS+ server.
•
Single Connection — Maintains a single open connection between the device and the TACACS+
server when selected
The TACACS+ default parameters are user-defined defaults. The default settings are applied to newly
defined TACACS+ servers. If default values are not defined, the system defaults are applied to the new
TACACS+ new servers. The following are the TACACS+ defaults:
• Source IP Address — The default device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session between
the device and the TACACS+ server.
•
Key String (0-128 Characters) — The default authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communication between the device and the TACACS+ server.
•
Timeout for Reply (1-30) — The default time that passes before the connection between the device
and the TACACS+ times out.
Adding a TACACS+ Server
1 Open the TACACS+ Settings page.
2 Click Add.
The Add TACACS+ Host page opens:
Figure 6-65. Add TACACS+ Host
3 Define the fields.
4 Click Apply Changes .
The TACACS+ server is added, and the device is updated.