Netgear GS724TPv2 User Manual - Page 189

NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with PoE+ and 2 SFP Ports Model GS724TPv2 The Accounting Server Configuration page displays. 6. Click the Delete button. The RADIUS accounting server is removed. 7. 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 9. 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. Manage Device Security 189