chap

Syntax

chap {
    access-profile name;
    local-name name;
    passive;
}

Hierarchy Level

[edit interfaces interface-name ppp-options]

Description

Allows each side of a link to challenge its peer, using a "secret" known only to the authenticator and that peer. The secret is not sent over the link.

By default, PPP CHAP is disabled. If CHAP is not explicitly enabled, the interface makes no CHAP challenges and denies all incoming CHAP challenges.

Options

Each option is explained separately.

Usage Guidelines

See Configure PPP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.
interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

See Also

JUNOS Internet Software Configuration Guide: Getting Started.