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Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 9 Configuring Switch-Based Authentication
Configuring the Switch for Local Authentication and Authorization
Note A Kerberos server can be a Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E switch that is configured as a network security
server and that can authenticate users by using the Kerberos protocol.
To set up a Kerberos-authenticated server-client system, follow these steps:
• Configure the KDC by using Kerberos commands.
• Configure the switch to use the Kerberos protocol.
For instructions, see the “Kerberos Configuration Task List” section in the “Security Server Protocols”
chapter of the Cisco IOS Security Configuration Guide, Release 12.2, at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/products_configuration_guide_chapter0918
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Configuring the Switch for Local Authentication and
Authorization
You can configure AAA to operate without a server by setting the switch to implement AAA in local
mode. The switch then handles authentication and authorization. No accounting is available in this
configuration.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the switch for local AAA:
Command Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
aaa new-model Enable AAA.
Step 3
aaa authentication login default local Set the login authentication to use the local username database. The
default keyword applies the local user database authentication to all
ports.
Step 4
aaa authorization exec local Configure user AAA authorization, check the local database, and allow
the user to run an EXEC shell.
Step 5
aaa authorization network local Configure user AAA authorization for all network-related service
requests.