Eicon Networks 1550 - Manual (Page 61)

Security 61
Authentication (PPP only)
Authentication works through the exchange of usernames and passwords. This
process can be one-way (either the caller or callee gets validated) or two-way (both
sides validate each other). Generally, authentication is one-way, with the incoming
connection being validated. For example, when the Eicon 1550/1551 connects to a
device on the external network, the Eicon 1550/1551 is authenticated by the remote
device, i.e., the Eicon 1550/1551 must supply a username and password to log on.
To successfully use authentication, it is important that both devices are configured to
support the same authentication options.
Setting up Call Authentication
1. From the menu, click ‘Connection’.
2. Scroll down to the ‘Authentication’ section of the page.
Note: This section will only appear if the protocol is set to PPP and you have created a profile.
3. Specify the ‘Local username’ and ‘Local password’. These values will be sent to the
remote site during the authentication process.
4. If passwords must be encrypted, enable the ‘Always use encrypted password’ option.
5. If required, enable the ‘Always authenticate remote’ option, then enter the ‘Remote
username’ and ‘Remote password’. The remote device must supply its own
username and password in order for the connection to be completed.
6. Click ‘Save’, then ‘Reset’.
Note: Usernames and passwords are case-sensitive.