Nortel Networks 42C4911 Switch User Manual


 
Alteon OS Application Guide
Chapter 1: Accessing the Switch
4342C4911, January 2007
Securing Access to the Switch
Secure switch management is needed for environments that perform significant management
functions across the Internet. The following are some of the functions for secured manage-
ment:
Authentication and authorization of remote administrators: see “RADIUS Authentication
and Authorization” on page 44
Encryption of management information exchanged between the remote administrator and
the switch: see “Secure Shell and Secure Copy” on page 55
The following sections are addressed in this section:
“RADIUS Authentication and Authorization” on page 44
“TACACS+ Authentication” on page 48
“LDAP Authentication and Authorization” on page 53
“Secure Shell and Secure Copy” on page 55
“End User Access Control” on page 61