Eicon Networks 1530 manual Authentication PPP only, Setting up Call Authentication

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 Eicon 1530 connects to a device on the external network, the Eicon 1530 is authenticated by the remote device, i.e., the Eicon 1530 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 password’. These values will be sent to the remote site during the authentication process.

Note: Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.

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’.

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