Setting up TACACS or RADIUS

Procedure

  1. In the Server Name text field, enter the name of the remote authentication server.
  2. Select the Enable check box to enable this remote authentication server for the appliance after you click Update.
  3. In the Server IP text field, enter the IP address for the remote authentication server.
  4. In the Port text field, enter the port number for the remote authentication server, unless you want to use the listed default.
  5. In the Secret text field, enter the associated password for the remote authentication server.
  6. In the Verify Secret text field, enter the associated password again for the remote authentication server.
  7. In the Timeout text field, enter the amount of time (in seconds) the Appliance waits for a reply from the authentication server.
  8. From the Method radio buttons, select an authentication method.

    The selections vary depending on your original selection for the Remote Authentication Server. For the RADIUS and TACACS authentication methods, options include:

    • PAP
    • CHAP
    • MSCHAP
    • MSCHAP2 (RADIUS only)
  9. Click Update to save your entries or changes.
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