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 25-2 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
25-1
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.
Table 25-1 Authentication Commands
Command Group
User Accounts
Authentication Sequence
RADIUS Client
TACACS+ Client
Web Server Settings
Telnet Server Settings
Secure Shell Settings
Port Security
Port Authentication
Management IP Filter
Function Page
Configures the basic user names and passwords for management
access
Defines logon authentication method and precedence
Configures settings for authentication via a RADIUS server
Configures settings for authentication via a TACACS+ server
Enables management access via a web browser
Enables management access via Telnet
Provides secure replacement for Telnet
Configures secure addresses for a port
Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X
Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access
25-1
25-4
25-6
25-9
25-11
25-14
25-15
25-24
25-26
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