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5.12 Authentication Commands

You can configure this switch to authenticate users logging into the system for management access using local or RADIUS
authentication methods. You can also enable port-based authentication for network client access using IEEE 802.1X.
Command
User Accounts
Authentication Sequence
RADIUS Client
TACACS+ Client
AAA
Web Server
Telnet Server
Secure Shell
Port Authentication
Management IP Filter
5.12.1 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 4-39), user authentication via a remote authentication server
(page 4-83), and host access authentication for specific ports (page 4-118).
Command
username
enable password
username
This command adds named users, requires authentication at login, specifies or changes a user's password (or specify that no
password is required), or specifies or changes a user's access level. Use the no form to remove a user name.
Syntax
username name {access-level level | nopassword | password {0 | 7} password} no username name
name - The name of the user. (Maximum length: 8 characters, case sensitive. Maximum users: 16)
access-level level - Specifies the user level.
Function
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
Configures authentication, authorization, and accounting
fornetwork access
Enables management access via a web browser
Enables management access via Telnet
Provides secure replacement for Telnet
Configures host authentication on specific ports using 802.1X
Configures IP addresses that are allowed management access
Table 5-26 Authentication Commands
Function
Establishes a user name-based authentication system at login
Sets a password to control access to the Privileged Exec level
Table 5-27 User Access Commands
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