NETGEAR GS700TP Software Administration Manual page 180

GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
• Key String – Enter the default authentication and encryption key for TACACS+
communication between the device and the TACACS+ server.
• Authentication Port – Enter the port number via which the TACACS+ session occurs.
The default port is port 49.
• Timeout for Reply – Enter the amount of time (in seconds) the device waits for an answer
from the TACACS+ server before retrying the query, or switching to the next server.
Possible field values are 1-30. The default value is 5.
• Single Connection – Select whether a single open connection between the host
Authentication Port and the TACACS+ server is enabled or disabled. The possible field
values are:
– Enable – Enables a single connection.
– Disable – Disables a single connection.
• Active – Select whether this server is the Primary or Backup TACACS+ server used for
authentication. The possible values are:
– Primary – Defines the TACACS+ server as the Primary Server.
– Backup – Defines the TACACS+ as the Backup Server.
2. Select the TACACS+ server entry.
3. Enter the Host IP Address, Key String, Authentication Port and Timeout for Reply in the
provided fields in the first row.
4. Select the Single Connection status and Active server from the lists in the provided fields in
the first row.
5. Click APPLY to update the device.
To add a new TACACS+ server entry:
1. Click Security > Management Security > TACACS+. The TACACS+ screen displays.
2. Enter the Host IP Address, Key String, Authentication Port and Timeout for Reply in the
provided fields in the first row.
3. Select the Single Connection status and Active server from the lists in the provided fields in
the first row.
4. Click ADD to update the device.
To remove a TACACS+ server entry:
1. Click Security > Management Security > TACACS+. The TACACS+ screen displays.
Managing Security
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