Specifying The Radius Key - Cisco WS-C4003 - Catalyst 4000 Chassis Switch Software Configuration Manual

Chapter 27 Configuring Switch Access Using AAA
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Specifying the RADIUS Key

The RADIUS key is used to encrypt and authenticate all communication between the RADIUS client
and server. You must configure the same key on the client and the RADIUS server.
The length of the key is limited to 65 characters. It can include any printable ASCII characters except
tabs.
To specify the RADIUS key, perform this task in privileged mode:
Task
Step 1
Configure the RADIUS key used to encrypt
packets sent to the RADIUS server.
Step 2 Verify the RADIUS configuration.
This example shows how to specify the RADIUS key and verify the configuration (in normal mode, the
RADIUS key value is hidden):
Console> (enable) set radius key Secret_RADIUS_key
Radius key set to Secret_RADIUS_key
Console> (enable) show radius
Login Authentication:
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Radius Deadtime:
Radius Key:
Radius Retransmit:
Radius Timeout:
Radius-Server
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