Paradyne 3821PLUS manual Set Originate Security Group Option, Set Callback Security Group Option

Security

Set Orig Secur

Set Originate Security controls whether or not the modem can originate a call using AT commands when the dial access security feature is installed. This method of outbound security only applies to modems originating a call.

To access Set_Orig_Secur from Set Access Ctrl, press

the key until Set_Orig_Secur appears. Select Set_Orig_Secur.

Table 7-3describes the settings of the Set Originate Security option.

Set CallBack Sec

For an extra level of security, a modem can be directed to call back to a dial-in user after the modem validates the DTE password. The user, prompted for the callback number, supplies this either as a complete phone number or as a directory number.

Table 7-4describes the settings of the Set Callback Security option.

Table 7-3

Set Originate Security Group Option

Set Orig Secur: No_OrigSec

No_OrigSec EnaOrigSec

Set Originate Security. Controls the security protection for origination of calls when AT commands are used.

The originate password must be included in all AT dial command strings if this configuration option is enabled. If not included, or incorrectly entered, the message ERROR is returned to the DTE. The Originate Security password must be defined as a DTE_Entry password type.

No Originate Security ± Disables originate security so that a modem can originate a call using AT commands.

Enable Originate Security ± When using AT commands, the modem will only place a call if a valid password is entered along with an AT dial command. If the password is not entered, then ERROR is returned to the DTE, and the dial command is canceled.

Table 7-4

Set Callback Security Group Option

Set CallBack Sec: No_CallBack

No_CallBack Ena_CallBack

Set Callback Security. Determines whether the modem will call back after the answering modem has verified the DTE password.

Callback security is valid only if Answer Access security has been enabled with a password type of DTE.

No_CallBack ± Disables callback security.

Ena_CallBack ± Callback is performed after the modem validates the user-supplied DTE password.

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