Service

Last Updated : Aug 07, 2015 |

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Additional configuration information

This type of configuration record can be saved as a template and new records created from a template. See Working with Templates.

Configuration settings

These settings are mergeable. Changes to these settings do not require a reboot of the system.

Field

Description

Service Name

The name of the service. It is recommended that only alphanumeric characters be used.

Account Name

The user name that is used to authenticate the connection. This is provided by the ISP or remote system.

Password

Default = Blank

Enter the password that is used to authenticate the connection. This is provided by the ISP or remote system.

Telephone Number

Default = Blank

If the connection is to be made via ISDN enter the telephone number to be dialed. This is provided by the ISP or remote system.

Firewall Profile

Default = Internet01 if present, otherwise <None>

From the list box select the Firewall Profile that is used to allow/disallow protocols through this Service.

Encrypted Password

Default = Off When enabled the password is authenticated via CHAP (this must also be supported at the remote end). If disabled, PAP is used as the authentication method.

Default Route

Default = Off

When enabled this Service is the default route for data packets unless a blank IP Route has been defined in the system IP Routes. A green arrow appears to the left of the Service in the Configuration Tree. Only one Service can be the default route. If disabled, a route must be created under IP Route.

Incoming Password

Default = Blank Shown on WAN and Intranet services. Enter the password that will be used to authenticate the connection from the remote Control Unit. (If this field has appeared because you have created a Service and User of the same name, this is the password you entered in the User's Password field).