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Command Reference Guide

PPP Interface Configuration Command Set

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username password

Configures the username and password of the peer to use for PPP authentication.

Syntax Description

Specifies a username by alphanumerical string up to 30 characters in length (the
username is case-sensitive).

Specifies a password by alphanumerical string up to 30 characters in length (the
password is case-sensitive).

Default Values

By default, there is no established username and password.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900
Series units.

Command History

Release 1.1

Command was introduced.

Functional Notes

PAP uses this entry to check received information from the peer. CHAP uses this entry to check the
received peer hostname and a common password.

Usage Examples

The following example creates a username of ADTRAN with password ADTRAN for the PPP link
labeled 5:

(config)#interface ppp 5

(config-ppp 5)#username ADTRAN password ADTRAN

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