CANOGA PERKINS N525 Ethernet Termination Service Unit - Manual (Page 10)

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Management Security
The N525 supports enhanced security for access to Management Functions. Four network
security protocols are supported: SNMPv3, Remote Access Dial In User Security (Radius),
Secure Shell version 2 (SSH-2) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). You can set
values and options within the software that will work with the security protocols on your
network; for specific information, see the documentation for your implementation. In
addition, the N525 supports strong passwords, independent of the security protocol.
1. SNMPv3 provides authentication and encryption across a network.
2. The Radius server maintains user account information. At login, it authenticates the
username and password and sends a message to the N525 to allow the login. The
Radius server can also be set up to require additional authentication information
before accepting the user. If the username or password is not valid, the Radius
server sends a message to the N525 to disallow the login and reject the user. Set up
the parameters for the N525 on the Radius Client Configuration screen.
3. SSH-2 provides authentication and encryption for a secure remote connection that is
similar to a standard Telnet connection, but more secure. Set up the SSH access
option individually for each User Account.
4. SFTP adds encryption to protect uploaded files during the file transfer process, such
as for a software update.
5. In software, the Security Configuration Menu provides nine options to define
password characteristics, as well as parameters that configure lockout and logout for
failed access attempts.
Optional Features
Network Performance Assurance (NPA) is a network performance measuring tool available
for the N525. NPA actively measures network critical network parameters indicative of
overall network performance; Latency, Jitter and Frame Loss. For NPA details, please see
the Network Performance Assurance User Manual or contact your Canoga Perkins
Representative