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A computer connects to a switch, of which the IP address is 10.1.1.2 and connected with a
TACACS+ authentication server; IP address of the server is 10.1.1.3 and the authentication
port is defaulted at 49, set telnet log on authentication of the switch as tacacs local, via using
TACACS+ authentication server to achieve telnet user authentication.
Switch(config)#interface vlan 1
Switch(Config-if-vlan1)#ip address 10.1.1.2 255.255.255.0
Switch(Config-if-vlan1)#exit
Switch(config)#tacacs-server authentication host 10.1.1.3
Switch(config)#tacacs-server key test
Switch(config)#authentication line vty login tacacs
46.4 TACACS+ Troubleshooting
In configuring and using TACACS+, the TACACS+ may fail to authentication due to reasons
such as physical connection failure or wrong configurations. The user should ensure the
following:
First good condition of the TACACS+ server physical connection.
Second all interface and link protocols are in the UP state (use “show interface”
command).
Then ensure the TACACS+ key configured on the switch is in accordance with the one
configured on TACACS+ server.
Finally ensure to connect to the correct TACACS+ server.
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