NPort 6000 Series
Configuring Serial Port Operation Modes
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Dynamic Mode
Dynamic mode integrates PPPD, SLIPD, and Terminal dial-in services. Dynamic mode automatically detects
which remote connection mode is being used, and provides corresponding services. You can individually
enable/disable PPP/SLIP/Terminal services by selecting Yes or No next to the corresponding option. Yes will
enable that type of service; No will disable it.
Authentication type (default=None): This field allows you to configure the method used, if any, to verify a
user’s ID and authorization.
Option
Description
Local
Verify the ID against the NPort 6000 User Table.
RADIUS
Verify the ID against the external RADIUS server.
RADIUS-Local
Radius authentication is tried first, switching to Local if unsuccessful.
Local-RADIUS
Authentication is performed locally first, switching to Radius if unsuccessful
Verify the ID against the external server.
-Local
authentication is tried first, switching to Local if unsuccessful.
Local-
Authentication is performed locally first, switching to Radius if unsuccessful
None
Authentication is not required.
Try next type on authentication denied (default=Disable): The field enables or disables the system to try
next type on first authentication denied.
Disabled Mode
When the Application is set to Disable, the relevant port will be disabled.
