ppp authentication

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |

Selects the authentication method used when closing a PPP server or client session.

Note:

The value set for ppp authentication affects both the USB interface and the Console interface imultaneously.

Syntax

ppp authentication {pap|chap|none|ras}

Parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Default Value

pap

Keyword indicating the Password Authentication Protocol. An unencrypted password is sent for authentication. This is the default.

chap

Keyword indicating the Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. An encrypted password is sent for authentication.

ras

Keyword indicating Remote Access Service mode is being used for authentication

none

Keyword indicating that no password is sent

User level

read-write

Context

Interface: Console, USB-modem

Example

To select the CHAP authentication protocol:

Gxxx-001(if:CON)# ppp authentication chap