What is The Meaning of The Options PAP, CHAP and TERMINAL
in YaST?
Support knowledgebase (bk_papchapterminal)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Versions up to (including) 7.3
Situation:
In the network basic configuration, under modem PPP, you have the possibility to
choose among the authentication options PAP, CHAP, or TERMINAL.
What do these settings exactly mean?
Description:
PPP access to other networks (Internet) often requires a login with password
for authentication purporses. This can be requested by the provider in
three different ways:
Keywords: YAST, PAP, CHAP, TERMINAL, CHAT-SKRIPT, GENERIC, SUSEPPP
Categories:
PPP
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- Version: 22. Nov 2001
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