Chapter 1 About Ethernet Switches 325 and 425 45System Configuration GuideIf you set a password using the cli password command, the Console/CommPort Configuration screen, or the Password Setting Web-based managementpage, the next time you log in to the switch, you are prompted to enter a validusername. Therefore, ensure you are aware of the valid usernames (default RWand RO) before you change passwords.For more information, refer to Configuring and Managing Security for NortelEthernet Switches 325 and 425, Software Release 3.6 (320988-A).Radius password fallback enhancementWith Release 3.6 software, you can configure RADIUS password fallback as anoption when you use RADIUS authentication for login and password.When RADIUS password fallback is enabled and the RADIUS server isunavailable or unreachable, you can use the local switch or stack password to login to the switch or stack.When RADIUS password fallback is disabled, you must specify the RADIUSusername and password from the NetLogin screen. You cannot log in to theswitch or stack unless the RADIUS server is configured and reachable in order toauthenticate the login and password.The Radius password fallback feature is disabled by default.You can use the Console Interface or the radius-server passwordfallback CLI command to enable this feature.For more information, refer to Configuring and Managing Security for NortelEthernet Switches 325 and 425, Software Release 3.6 (320988-A).
