Figure 10-2
Troubleshooting flowchart for HWTACACS authentication failure
HWTACACS
Authentication fails
Does router
send HWTACACS
packets?
Does router
receive HWTACACS
response packet?
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Apply the HWTACACS
server template to the
domain
Ensure that router IP
addresses and port
numbers on the
HWTACACS server and
router are the same
Is the fault
rectified?
Is the fault
rectified?
Is the fault
rectified?
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Does
HWTACACS server
record authentication
failure?
Seek technical support
No
Yes
Ensure that the shared
key and user name
formats on the
HWTACACS server and
router are the same
Is the fault
rectified?
End
Yes
No
Is HWTACACS
configuration on router
correct?
Yes
No
Modify domain,
authentication mode,
authorization mode,
accounting mode, or
HWTACACS server
template
Is the fault
rectified?
Yes
No
Is link
between router and
HWTACACS server
faulty?
Yes
Rectify the link fault
Does the
number of online users
reach maximum?
Yes
This is not a fault
No
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