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Insight Managed 8-Port Gigabit (Hi-Power) PoE+ Smart Cloud Switch with NETGEAR FlexPoE Power
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Configure the global TACACS+ settings
You can configure the TACACS+ settings for communication between the switch and the
TACACS+ server that you set up.
To configure the global TACACS+ settings:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
For information about finding the IP address of the switch, see Access the switch on
page 14.
The Local Device Login page displays.
If you did not yet register the switch with your NETGEAR account, the Register to unlock
all features page displays. For more information, see
Register and access the switch with
your NETGEAR account on page 29.
4. Enter one of the following passwords:
• After registration, enter your customized local device password.
• If you previously added the switch to an Insight network location, enter the Insight
network password.
For more information about the local device password and the Insight network password,
see
Credentials for the local browser UI on page 28.
5. Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays.
6. Select Security > Management Security > TACACS+ > TACACS+ Configuration.
The TACACS+ Configuration page displays.
7. In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communications between the switch and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 0–128. The key must match the key configured on the TACACS+
server.
8. In the Connection Timeout field, specify the maximum number of seconds allowed to
establish a TCP connection between the switch and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 1–30 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.