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Special Functions

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6 Special Functions This chapter describes special features of the U-336S/SA, and offers instructions on how each is used. Security Functions Your modem provides a security function that prevents unauthorized users from making connections. Two types of security functions are provided. • Type 1 security is used when the remote modem is also a ZyXEL modem. • Type 2 security is used when the remote modem is any other brand. The type 1 connection, the dial-in remote modem will send in its supervisor password for checking at the initial connection , and the local modem will check this password against its pre-stored acceptable password list. The type 2 connection, the remote terminal will be prompted to enter the password at the initial connection and the local modem will do the password checking. Levels of Security Two levels of security are provided: • With level 1 security, the local modem will maintain the connection if the password is OK, otherwise the line disconnected. 50 Special Functions

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Special Functions
6
Special Functions
This chapter describes special features of the U-336S/SA, and offers
instructions on how each is used.
Security Functions
Your modem provides a security function that prevents unauthorized
users from making connections. Two types of
security functions
are
provided.
Type 1 security is used when the remote modem is also a ZyXEL
modem.
Type 2 security is used when the remote modem is any other brand.
The
type 1
connection, the dial-in remote modem will send in its
supervisor password for checking at the initial connection , and the local
modem will check this password against its pre-stored acceptable
password list.
The
type 2
connection, the remote terminal will be prompted to enter
the password at the initial connection and the local modem will do the
password checking.
Levels of Security
Two levels of security are provided:
With
level 1 security,
the local modem will maintain the
connection if the password is OK, otherwise the line disconnected.