Kentrox AI296 User Manual
AI296 Version 9.8x 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:
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Local Authentication Settings
Description
The local authentication settings are configured using three menu items:
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Local authentication method
—Defines the local authentication method as one of
the following options:
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PAP
—Specifies the method that uses a two-way handshake that is done only
upon initial link establishment.
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CHAP
—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.
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.
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None
—Specifies no authentication will be used.
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Local PAP/CHAP identity
—Defines the user name for local PAP/CHAP
authentication.
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Local 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 SyncPPP
Configuration in the AI198 Menu System
1. Do one of the following:
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For an asynchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.11.12-2.1.
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For a synchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.11.12.7.