NETGEAR GS716T Software Administration Manual page 157

GS716Tv2 and GS724Tv3 Software Administration Manual
The TACACS+ protocol ensures network security through encrypted protocol exchanges
between the device and TACACS+ server.
The TACACS+ folder contains links to the following features:
• Configuring TACACS+
• TACACS+ Server Configuration
TACACS+ Configuration
The TACACS+ Configuration page contains the TACACS+ settings for communication
between the switch and the TACACS+ server you configure via the inband management port.
To display the TACACS+ Configuration page, click Security  Management Security, and
then click the TACACS+  TACACS+ Configuration link.
To configure global TACACS+ settings:
1. In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communications between the GS716T or GS724T and the TACACS+ server. The valid
range is 0–128 characters. The key must match the key configured on the TACACS+
server.
2. In the Connection Timeout field, specify the maximum number of seconds allowed to
establish a TCP connection between the GS716T or GS724T and the TACACS+ server.
The valid range is 1–30 seconds.
3. Click Cancel to cancel the configuration on the screen and reset the data on the screen to
the latest value of the switch.
4. If you make any changes to the page, click Apply to apply the new settings to the system.
TACACS+ Server Configuration
Use the TACACS+ Server Configuration page to configure up to five TACACS+ servers with
which the switch can communicate.
To display the TACACS+ Server Configuration page, click Security  Management Security,
and then click the TACACS+  Server Configuration link.
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