Ospf Authentication; Ospf Password - Cisco VPN 3000 User Manual

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Interfaces

OSPF Authentication

This parameter sets the authentication method for OSPF protocol messages. OSPF messages can be
authenticated so that only trusted routers can route messages within the domain. This authentication
method must be the same for all routers on a common network.
Click the drop-down menu button and select the authentication method:
None
Simple Password
all routers on a common network. If you select this method, enter the password in the OSPF Password
field below.
MD5
for authentication. This key must be the same for all routers on a common network. If you select this
method, enter the key in the OSPF Password field below.

OSPF Password

If you selected Simple Password or MD5 for OSPF Authentication above, enter the appropriate password or
key in this field. Otherwise, leave the field blank.
For Simple Password authentication, enter the common password. Maximum 8 characters. The
Manager displays your entry in clear text.
For MD5 authentication, enter the shared key. Maximum 8 characters. The Manager displays your
entry in clear text.
Figure 3-11: Configuration | Interfaces | WAN Card in Slot N | Port A B as T1 or E1 screen, WAN tab
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= No authentication. OSPF messages are not authenticated (default).
= Use a clear-text password for authentication. This password must be the same for
= Use the MD5 hashing algorithm with a shared key to generate an encrypted message digest
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