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GS2200-24 User’s Guide
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24.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure authentication and authorization settings
on the Switch.
The external servers that perform authentication and authorization functions are
known as AAA servers. The Switch supports RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-
In User Service, see
) and TACACS+ (Terminal Access
Controller Access-Control System Plus, see
authentication and authorization servers.
Figure 110
AAA Server
24.1.1 What You Can Do
• Use the AAA screen (
) to enable authentication and
authorization or both of them on the Switch.
• use the Radio Server Setup screen (
) to configure
your RADIUS server settings.
• Use the TACACS+ Server Setup screen (
configure your TACACS+ authentication settings.
• Use the AAA Setup screen (
) to specify the methods
used to authenticate users accessing the Switch and specify which database the
Switch should use first.
24.1.2 What You Need to Know
Authentication is the process of determining who a user is and validating access to
the Switch. The Switch can authenticate users who try to log in based on user
Client
AAA Server