Planet Technology WGSW-48040 - Manual (Page 72)

User’s Manual of WGSW-24020/WGSW-48040
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4.7.3 TACACS+
The device provides Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) client support. TACACS+ provides
centralized security for validation of users accessing the device. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system,
while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. The TACACS+ protocol ensures network
integrity through encrypted protocol exchanges between the device and TACACS+ server. You can refer to figure 4-31.
Figure 4-31 TACACS+ screen
The Page contains the following fields:
Host IP Address Indicates the TACACS+ Server IP address.
Priority Displays the order in which the TACACS+ servers are used. The default is 0.
Source IP Address By which displays the device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session
between the device and the TACACS+ server.
Key String This defines the authentication and encryption key for TACACS+ server. The key
must match the encryption key used on the TACACS+ server.
Authentication Port Displays the port number through which the TACACS+ session occurs.
The Timeout for Reply This displays the amount of time that passes before the connection between the
device and the TACACS+ server times out. The field range is 1-30 seconds.
Status Displays the connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server. The
possible field values are:
• Connected, there is currently a connection between the device and the
TACACS+ server.
• Not Connected, there is not currently a connection between the device and
the TACACS+ server.
Single Connection Maintains a single open connection between the device and the TACACS+ server
when selected the Add to List button to add the TACACS+ configuration to the
TACACS+ table at the bottom of the screen.