Linksys SRW2016 - Manual (Page 60)

50 Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Security Tab for SRW2048 Switches - Profile Rules
WebView Switches
Security Tab for SRW2048 Switches - TACACS+
TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the Switches. TACACS+ provides a
centralized user-management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication
processes.
The TACACS+ default parameters are user-defined defaults. The default settings are applied to newly defined
TACACS+ servers. If default values are not defined, the system defaults are applied to the new TACACS+ servers.
The following are the TACACS+ defaults:
Source IP Address. The default device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session between the device and
the TACACS+ server. The default source IP address is 0.0.0.0.
Key String. The default key string used for authenticating and encrypting all communications between the
device and the TACACS+ server. This key is encrypted and should be no longer than 128 characters.
Timeout for Reply. The default time that passes before the device and the TACACS+ server connection times
out. This setting is between 1 and 30 seconds, with a default of 5 seconds.
Configuration of Server Values:
Host IP Address. Indicates the TACACS+ Server IP address.
Priority. Indicates the order in which the TACACS+ servers are used. This setting is between 0 and 65535, with
a default of 0.
Source IP Address. The device source IP address used for the TACACS+ session between the device and the
TACACS+ server.
Authentication Port. The port number through which the TACACS+ session occurs. This setting is between 0 and
65535, with a default port of 49.
Timeout for Reply. 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.
Single Connection. Maintains a single open connection between the device and the TACACS+ server when
selected
Status. The connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server., either Connected or Not Connected.
Figure 5-45: SRW2048 Switch Security - TACACS+
NOTE: This section applies to the SRW2048 Switch
ONLY. For all other switches, refer to the sections titled
Security Tab for Other Switches.