Configuring remote authentication

Use the Remote Authentication tab on the Accounts and Passwords page for the Network IPS appliance to configure sessions for remote users.

About this task

Navigating in the Network IPS Local Management Interface: Manage System Settings > Appliance Access > Accounts and Passwords

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

  1. Click the Remote Authentication tab.
  2. Configure 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:
    1. Click the Add icon.
    2. Select the Type of User:
      • Admin: This user can modify settings.
      • Read Only: This user cannot modify settings.
    3. Type a User Name.
    4. Click OK.