Pap And Chap Authentication; Callback; Management Support - NETGEAR RH348 Reference Manual

Reference Guide for the Model RT328 and Model RH348 ISDN Routers

PAP and CHAP Authentication

For connecting to other routers, the Model RT328/RH348 router supports two authentication
protocols: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) and Challenge Handshake Authentication
Protocol (CHAP). PAP sends the user name and password in plain text. CHAP scrambles the
password before it is sent over the wire. Although CHAP provides better security, PAP is readily
available on more platforms.

Callback

For security and simplified cost accounting, the router implements Callback. When a remote user
dials in, the router can disconnect the call and call the user back, so that any further call charges are
incurred by the location of the router. The caller can provide the callback numbers; or, for security,
the router can be programmed to call back a predetermined number.

Management Support

The router is designed to be installed and made operational within minutes after connection to the
network.
If you are a PC user, the FirstGear software lets you easily configure the unit from the Windows
environment.
If you are a Macintosh, UNIX, or PC user, you can connect to the built-in Manager interface,
which can be accessed through a terminal connected to the MGR (manager) port or through a
Telnet session across the network. The built-in Manager interface manages and configures the
unit through an easily understood screen process.
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