Set Pwa Protocol - Enterasys N Standalone (NSA) Series Configuration Manual

Security Configuration Command Set
Configuring Port Web Authentication (PWA)

14.3.6.11 set pwa protocol

Use this command to set the port web authentication protocol.
set pwa protocol {chap | pap}
Syntax Description
chap | pap
Command Defaults
None.
Command Type
Switch command.
Command Mode
Read-Write.
Example
This example shows how to set a the PWA protocol to CHAP:
Matrix(rw)->set pwa protocol chap
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Sets the PWA protocol to:
•
CHAP (PPP Challenge Handshake Protocol) -
encrypts the username and password between the
end-station and the switch port.
•
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol- does not
provide any encryption between the end-station the
switch port.