Authentication Policy Settings - D-Link xStack Reference Manual

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xStack DGS-3620 Series Layer 3 Managed Stackable Gigabit Switch Web UI Reference Guide
server groups, local enable (local account on the Switch), or no authentication (none). Because XTACACS and
TACACS do not support the enable function, the user must create a special account on the server host, which has
the username "enable", and a password configured by the administrator that will support the "enable" function. This
function becomes inoperable when the authentication policy is disabled.
To view this window, click Security > Access Authentication Control > Enable Admin as shown below:
When this window appears, click the Enable Admin button revealing a window for the user to enter authentication
(password, username), as shown below. A successful entry will promote the user to Administrator level privileges
on the Switch.

Authentication Policy Settings

Users can enable an administrator-defined authentication policy for users trying to access the Switch. When
enabled, the device will check the Login Method List and choose a technique for user authentication upon login.
To view this window, click Security > Access Authentication Control > Authentication Policy Settings as
shown below:
The fields that can be configured are described below:
Parameter
Authentication Policy
Figure 9-65 Enable Admin window
Figure 9-66 Login Page
Figure 9-67 Authentication Policy Settings window
Description
Use the drop-down menu to enable or disable the Authentication Policy on the
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