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Chapter 25: User Authentication Commands
You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for
management access using local or remote authentication methods. You can also
enable port-based authentication for network client access using IEEE 802.1X.
User Account Commands
The basic commands required for management access are listed in this section.
This switch also includes other options for password checking via the console or a
Telnet connection (page 23-17), user authentication via a remote authentication
server (page 25-1), and host access authentication for specific ports (page 25-26).
Table 25-1 Authentication Commands
Command Group Function Page
User Accounts Configures the basic user names and passwords for management
access
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Authentication Sequence Defines logon authentication method and precedence 25-4
RADIUS Client Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server 25-6
TACACS+ Client Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server 25-9
Web Server Settings Enables management access via a web browser 25-11
Telnet Server Settings Enables management access via Telnet 25-14
Secure Shell Settings Provides secure replacement for Telnet 25-15
Port Security Configures secure addresses for a port 25-24
Port Authentication Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X 25-26
Management IP Filter Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access 25-35
Table 25-2 User Access Commands
Command Function Mode Page
username Establishes a user name-based authentication system at login GC 25-2
enable password Sets a password to control access to the Privileged Exec level GC 25-3
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