Kentrox AI296 User Manual

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AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Link Configuration: PPP Authentication Configuration
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Remote Authentication Settings
Description
The remote authentication settings are configured using three menu items:
z
Remote 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.
z
Remote PAP/CHAP identity
—Defines the user name for remote PAP/CHAP 
authentication.
z
Remote 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 SyncPPP
Configuration in the AI198 Menu System
1. Do one of the following:
z
For an asynchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.11.12-2.1.
z
For a synchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.11.12.7.
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
.