TACACS+ Authentication

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

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.