Netgear GS418TPP User Manual - Page 291

ProSAFE 8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP 8. Click the Apply button. The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect immediately. Configure TACACS+ TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. TACACS+ provides the following services: • Authentication. Provides authentication during login and through user names and user-defined passwords. • Authorization. Performed at login. When the authentication session is completed, an authorization session starts using the authenticated user name. The TACACS+ server checks the user privileges. The TACACS+ protocol ensures network security through encrypted protocol exchanges between the device and TACACS+ server. Configure the Global TACACS+ Settings The TACACS+ Configuration page contains the TACACS+ settings for communication between the switch and the TACACS+ server that you configure.  To configure the global TACACS+ settings: 1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable. 2. Launch a web browser. 3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of the Switch on page 11. The login window opens. 4. Enter the switch's password in the Password field. The default password is password. The System Information page displays. 5. Select Security > Management Security > TACACS+ > TACACS+ Configuration. 6. In the Key String field, specify the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+ communications between the switch and the TACACS+ server. Manage Device Security 291