TACACS+
FortiAuthenticator can be configured to connect to remote TACACS+ servers.
To add a remote TACACS+ server:
- Go to Authentication > Remote Auth. Servers > TACACS+ and select Create New.
The Create New TACACS+ Server window opens.
- Enter the following information:
Name
The name of the remote TACACS+ server.
Preferred auth. method
Select either ASCII or PAP.
Timeout
Enter a timeout in seconds between 1-60 seconds (3 by default).
A high timeout may impact the processing rate of authentication requests if the remote TACACS+ server becomes unresponsive.
IP address/FQDN
The IP address with the port number or FQDN of the TACACS+ server.
Secret
The TACACS+ server passphrase.
- Click Save to add the remote TACACS+ server.