TACACS+ Authentication

When TACACS+ authentication takes place, the following events occur.

Note: Multiple challenges are supported for TACACS+ login authentication.

  1. A user attempts to gain access to the RUCKUS device by doing one of the following:
    • Logging into the device using Telnet, SSH, or the Web Management Interface
    • Entering the Privileged EXEC level or CONFIG level of the CLI
  2. The user is prompted for a username.
  3. The user enters a username.
  4. The RUCKUS device obtains a password prompt from a TACACS+ server.
  5. The user is prompted for a password.
  6. The user enters a password.
  7. The RUCKUS device sends the password to the TACACS+ server.
  8. The password is validated in the TACACS+ server database.
  9. If the password is valid, the user is authenticated.