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System Description
SAM Authentication Option
When factory-optioned, the SC Dual V.34 modem can function as a Secure Access Modem (SAM)
in a Secure Access Controller (SAC) system. In this system, a SAC Administration Server, SAC
Access database, an Authentication server, Client desktop software, and the Secure Access modem
can authenticate remote users attempting to access protected network equipment, such as switches,
routers, multiplexers, etc. The Authentication Server generates the private key exchanged by the
modem and server, and the public key exchanged by the modem and remote user's client software.
Each connection sets up a secure tunnel that passes AES-encrypted data to the authorized user.
When a user terminates a management session, the Secure Access Modem requests a connection to
the Authentication Server to obtain a new private key, thus preventing further access from the
previous remote user or intruders.
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The Secure Access Controller (SAC) system requires client software and dedicated servers. For
setup and configuration information, refer to the documentation that accompanies those
components.
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A SAM modem does not support the following functions: FAX, MNP10 (cellular link), sync or
async compression, private line operation, TEAM configuration of SAM and encryption
parameters.
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A SAM modem will support the following parameters only: country code for USA or Canada
(001), %Sn commands %S16 or %S17, Analoop with %S0, RTS-CTS Flow Control (\Q3).
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