Host Authorization On - Motorola BSR 64000 Reference Manual

BSR 64000 Command Reference Guide

host authorization on

The host authorization feature is used for security purposes on the cable network.
When enabled, host authorization denies access to any hacker who tries to take or
"spoof" an IP address from any legitimate user on the same cable network. A hacker
takes the IP address from this user to steal their data service. The hacker accomplishes
this by changing the IP address on their PC to the IP address that the DHCP server
assigned to a legitimate user's CPE.
The host authorization on command is used to enforce the bind of the CM and CPE
MAC addresses to the IP address assigned to them (statically or through DHCP).
host authorization on
The no host authorization on command disables host authorization on the cable
interface.
no host authorization on
Command Mode
Interface Configuration mode. Used exclusively on the cable interface.
Command Default
Disabled.
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