Cabletron Systems CSX100 series User Manual - page 65

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Security Authentication Protocol

The authentication protocol is the minimum security level that the target

router must use when communicating with the remote router.  This

protocol level is checked during security negotiation.  The Router will

always attempt to negotiate CHAP, the highest level of security possible.

The router will not accept a negotiated security level less than the

minimum authentication level selected.

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 Click CHAP, PAP, or None.  PAP is the default.

Note:  The authentication process occurs regardless of whether a remote

router has dialed in or the target router is dialing out, and even if the

remote end does not request authentication.  Authentication is a bi-

directional process, where each end can authenticate the other using the

protocol of its choice (provided the other end supports it).  The parameter

in the remote router database is the minimum security level used by the

target router when challenging or authenticating the remote router.

Disable Authentication

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 Check the Disable Authentication box if you wish to prevent your

router from authenticating the remote router when dialing out.

The router will not request any authentication information from the

remote router, but will still reply to any PAP or CHAP authentication

request performed by the remote, such as your ISP. When this setting is

in effect, the selected remote will not be able to dial into your router since

the router always requires authentication when accepting incoming calls.

Security Authentication Password

This password is the remote router’s password used by the target router

to authenticate the remote router.

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 Toenter or change the remote router’s password, click Remote’s

Password.

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 In the next window, enter a new password in the fields provided.

The password is not displayed as you enter it and must be entered

twice.  A new password overrides the previous one set.  Blank

passwords are not acceptable.

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 Click OK to set the password. Click OK again to save the security

specification.