ppp authentication

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |
Selects the authentication method used when closing a PPP server or client session.
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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