Authentication Services

Authentication with RADIUS allows for a unique password for each user, instead of the need to maintain and distribute switch-specific passwords to all users.

RADIUS verifies identity for the following types of primary password access to the switch:

  • Serial port (console)

  • Telnet

  • SSH

  • SFTP/SCP

  • WebAgent

  • Port-Access (802.1X)

The switch also supports RADIUS accounting for Web Authentication and MAC authentication sessions.

NOTE:

The switch does not support RADIUS security for SNMP (network management) access. For information on blocking access through the WebAgent, see Controlling WebAgent access.