Configuring User Authentication - Huawei Quidway S2700 Series Configuration Manual

Quidway S2700 Series Ethernet Switches
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5.3.5 Configuring User Authentication

The system provides three authentication modes, namely, AAA, password, and none.
Procedure
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Configuring AAA Authentication
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
user-interface console interface-number
The console user interface view is displayed.
3. Run:
authentication-mode aaa
The authentication mode is set to AAA.
4. Run:
quit
Exit from the console user interface view.
5. Run:
aaa
The AAA view is displayed.
6. Run:
local-user user-name password { simple | cipher } password
Name and password of the local user are created.
Configuring Password Authentication
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
user-interface console interface-number
The console user interface view is displayed.
3. Run:
authentication-mode password
You can set the authentication mode as password authentication.
4. Run:
set authentication password { cipher | simple } password
A password for authentication is set.
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