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VPN 3000 Concentrator Series User Guide
OSPF Authentication
This parameter sets the authentication method for OSPF protocol messages. OSPF messages can be
authenticated so that only trusted routers can route messages within the domain. This authentication
method must be the same for all routers on a common network.
Click the drop-down menu button and select the authentication method:
None = No authentication. OSPF messages are not authenticated (default).
Simple Password = Use a clear-text password for authentication. This password must be the same for
all routers on a common network. If you select this method, enter the password in the
OSPF Password
field below.
MD5 = Use the MD5 hashing algorithm with a shared key to generate an encrypted message digest
for authentication. This key must be the same for all routers on a common network. If you select this
method, enter the key in the
OSPF Password field below.
OSPF Password
If you selected Simple Password or MD5 for OSPF Authentication above, enter the appropriate password or
key in this field. Otherwise, leave the field blank.
For
Simple Password authentication, enter the common password. Maximum 8 characters. The
Manager displays your entry in clear text.
For
MD5 authentication, enter the shared key. Maximum 8 characters. The Manager displays your
entry in clear text.
Figure 3-11: Configuration | Interfaces | WAN Card in Slot N | Port A B as T1 or E1 screen, WAN tab
