Kentrox AI232 manual Remote Authentication Settings

AI232 Version 9.6x User’s Guide

Link Configuration: PPP Authentication Configuration

Remote Authentication Settings

Description

The remote authentication settings are configured using three menu items:

zRemote authentication method—Defines the remote authentication method as one of the following options:

z PAP specifies the method that uses a two-way handshake that is done only upon initial link establishment.

z CHAP specifies the method that verifies the identity of the peer by 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.

z None specifies no authentication will be used.

zRemote PAP/CHAP identity—Defines the user name for remote PAP/CHAP authentication.

zRemote PAP password/CHAP secret—Defines the password for remote PAP/CHAP authentication.

Menu Item Type

Toggle for remote authentication method

Data for remote PAP/CHAP identity and remote PAP password/CHAP secret

Link Type Availability

AsyncPPP and ModMux

Configuration in the AI198 Menu System

1.Do one of the following:

z For an asynchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.14.12-2.1. z For a ModMux link, access Menu 4.2.14.12.9.

2.For 05*Remote Authentication Method, enter 5 to select None, PAP, or CHAP. The default is None.

3.For 06 Remote PAP/CHAP identity, enter 6, and the user name. The default is

applied.

4. For 07 Remote PAP Password/CHAP Secret, enter 7, and the password. The default is

applied.

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