AI232 Version 9.6x User’s Guide
Link Configuration: PPP Authentication Configuration
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PPP Authentication Configuration
The following menu items are available for PPP authentication configuration:
zLocal Authentication Settings
zRAS Option
zRemote Authentication Settings

Local Authentication Settings

Description
The local authentication settings are configured using three menu items:
zLocal authentication method—Defines the local authentication method as one of
the following options:
zPAP—Specifies the method that uses a two-way handshake that is done only
upon initial link establishment.
zCHAP—Specifies the method that verifies the identity of the peer using a three-
way handshake that is done upon initial link establishment. Verification may
be repeated any time after the link has been established. CHAP also encrypts
the user’s password over the PPP link to provide added security.
zNone—Specifies no authentication will be used.
zLocal PAP/CHAP identity—Defines the user name for local PAP/CHAP
authentication.
zLocal PAP password/CHAP secret—Defines the password for local PAP/CHAP
authentication.
Menu Item Type
Toggle for local authentication method
Data for local PAP/CHAP identity and local PAP password/CHAP secret
Link Type Availability
AsyncPPP and ModMux
Configuration in the AI198 Menu System
1. Do one of the following:
zFor an asynchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.14.12-2.1.
zFor a ModMux link, access Menu 4.2.14.12.9.