Use the Remote Authentication tab
to configure sessions for remote users
About this task
Navigating in the IPS Local Management Interface:
Considerations:- Remote users cannot log on to the appliance when the remote authentication
servers are not available.
- Passwords cannot be set when the remote authentication servers
are not available; however, there is the option to log in locally
to set remote user passwords.
- Remote users cannot set passwords for local users.
- Change remote authentication server settings when they are not
in use. If the remote authentication server is in use during your
changes, you must disable, then re-enable, the Remote Authentication
of Users check box. If you do not do this task, the appliance
does not apply the changes.
Procedure
- Click the Remote Authentication tab.
- Complete the following options:
Option |
Description |
Remote Authentication of Users |
Enables or disables remote authentication. |
Local Management Interface Sessions |
Specifies whether remote users can access the appliance by
using local management interface (LMI) sessions. |
SSH Sessions |
Specifies whether remote users can access the appliance by
using Secure Shell protocol (SSH) sessions. |
Local Console Sessions |
Specifies whether remote users can access the appliance by
using a local console, a serial cable, and a terminal emulation program. |
Server Name |
Specifies the remote authentication server. Note: Configure
remote authentication servers on the Remote Access page.
For more information, see Configuring remote access.
|
Remote Users |
Specifies options for remote users:- Click the Add icon.
- Select the Type of User:
- Admin: This user can modify settings.
- Read Only: This user cannot modify settings.
- Type a User Name.
- Click OK.
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