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Authentication (PPP only)Authentication works through the exchange of usernames and passwords. This process can be
one-way (either the caller or callee gets validated) or two-way (both sides validate each other).
Generally, authentication is one-way, with the incoming connection being validated. For
example, when the Eicon1530 connects to a device on the external network, the Eicon 1530 is
authenticated by the remote device, i.e., the Eicon1530 must supply a username and password
to log on.
To successfully use authentication, it is important that both devices are configured to support
the same authentication options.
Setting up Call Authentication
1.
From the Link List, click ‘Connection’.
2.
Scroll down to the ‘Authentication’ section of the page.
Note: This section will only appear if the protocol is set to PPP and you have created a profile.
3.
Specify the ‘Local username’ and ‘Local p assword’. These values will be sent to the remo te
site during the authentication process.
4.
If passwords must be encrypted, enable the ‘Always use encrypted password’ option.
5.
If required, enable the ‘Always authenticate remote’ option, then enter the ‘Remote
username’ and ‘Remote password’. The remote device must supply its own username and
password in order for the connection to be completed.
6.
Click ‘Save’, then ‘Reset’.
Note: Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.