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Version 3.03 SPEEDLAN 9000 Series Installation and Operation User Guide
5-4 Using the Configurator to Set Up Special Parameters for CPE Routers
Authentication
Normally, the CPE routers must prove their authenticity with a base station before
participating in the star network. One way to do this is to set a common pass on both
the CPE router and on the base station. Use this page (Authentication Settings) to set a
pass phrase for a CPE router. You are only required to do this once, unless the pass
phrase on the base station changes. Just make sure that the password is kept in a safe
place so it is not lost or stolen.
All interfaces connected to the 9000 router are restricted to systems based on the
authentic pass phrase (or password). Any interface that does not have the correct pass
phrase will not be able to establish a data connection.
To authenticate a CPE, choose Authentication from the Network menu. The
following page will appear.
Figure 5-3: Authentication Settings for CPE page
• Pass Phrase: Enter a pass phrase and confirm it like setting up a regular
password. As shipped there would be a blank pass phrase and a base station
authenticates CPE routers using the MAC address. If you want to use the Pass
Phrase authentication, then you have to set matching pass phrases on a base