Authentication methods
The methods used to authenticate a user when they attempt to log in, in listed order.
Authentication method
A local or remote authentication method used to determine if a user is allowed access to the device, and which local authentication groups they are a member of.
- RADIUS - Options for authenticating with RADIUS servers.
- TACACS+ - Options for authenticating with TACACS+ servers.
- LDAP - Options for authenticating with LDAP servers.
Properties
Enable
Enable the authentication method.
- Data type: boolean
- Default:
true - Configuration
CLI: (cli)> config auth method <index> enable
Type
The authentication method type.
| Option | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
local | Local | Authenticate against user accounts defined in Authentication / Users. |
radius | RADIUS | Authenticate with RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) servers. |
tacacs-plus | TACACS+ | Authenticate with TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus) servers. |
ldap | LDAP | Authenticate with LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) servers. |
zero | Gearlinx ZERO | Authenticate with your Gearlinx ZERO credentials. |
- Data type: string select
- Configuration
- Required
CLI: (cli)> config auth method <index> type