ZyXEL Communications U-336R/RE manual Special Functions, Security Functions, Levels of Security

6 Special Functions

This chapter describes special features of the U-336R/RE, and offers instructions on how each is used.

Security Functions

Your modem provides security that prevents unauthorized users from making connections. Two types of security functions are provided.

∙Type 1 security is used when the remote modem is also a ZyXEL modem.

∙Type 2 security is used when the remote modem is any other brand.

The type 1 connection, the dial-in remote modem will send in its supervisor password for checking at the initial connection , and the local modem will check this password against its pre-stored acceptable password list.

The type 2 connection, the remote terminal will be prompted to enter the password at the initial connection and the local modem will do the password checking.

Levels of Security

Two levels of security are provided:

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