Prestige 681 SDSL Router
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Getting to know your Prestige
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PAP and CHAP Security
The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure since the password is scrambled prior to transmission.
However, PAP is readily available on more platforms.
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Filters
The Prestige's packet filtering functions allows added network security and management.
1.3 Applications for the Prestige 681
1.3.1 Internet Access
The Prestige is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol,
which the Internet uses exclusively. It is compatible with all major SDSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line
Access Multiplexer) providers. A DSLAM is a rack of SDSL line cards with data multiplexed into a
backbone network interface/connection (e.g., T1, OC3, DS3, ATM or Frame Relay). Think of it as the
equivalent of a modem rack for SDSL. A typical Internet Access application is shown next.
