User`s guide

Configure Master-Slave Port Clustering
Chapter 15 Port Clustering 223
Configure Slaves to Join a Cluster
Digi Passport units can be configured as basic slaves without any
additional configuration. Two additional settings, however, enhance the
clustering capability.
• Authentication mode: Local authentication is the slave independently
authenticating all port access. Master authentication is the master
performs port authentication. Users do NOT need to be defined on the
slave unit. Password verification will be done by the master unit.
• Update Master on Changes: Automatically updates port name
changes, port settings, and user permission settings to the master unit.
Generally, Update Master on changes should be set to Yes.
Select the appropriate settings, then click Save & apply.