2 MonarchNet2 Operating Instructions
Authentication
Protocol)
the WEP key time limits provides additional security.
A printer protocol that uses TCP/IP to establish connections between printers on a network.
Also known as Line Printer Daemon/Line Printer Remote.
Media Access
A hardware address (6-byte) that uniquely identifies each node of a network. The MAC
address is set during manufacturing and does not change. Also, two Network Interface
Cards (NIC)will not have the same value.
MSCHAPv2
(Challenge
Handshake
Authentication
MSCHAPv2 is the Microsoft® version of CHAP. It is a three-way handshake protocol that is
more secure than PAP.
It provides mutual authentication between devices.
Network
An adapter (board or card) that can be inserted into a device, so the device can be
connected to a network. The NIC converts data from the device into the form transmitted or
received from the network
A processing location on a network. The location can be a workstation, computer, or printer.
Each Node has a unique MAC address.
Authentication
This allows any device to authenticate and then attempt to communicate with the access
point. Any wireless device can authenticate with the access point, but if WEP is used, the
device can communicate only if its WEP keys match the access point's. There is no
challenge that occurs, you either have the correct key or not when you communicate with the
access point. By eliminating the challenge process, it actually makes this more secure than
shared key authentication.
PAP (Password
Authentication
Protocol)
A simple authentication protocol used with PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). It is a plain text
password system, which is not very secure.
The location of a particular file or directory that includes the full path to the needed filename
or directory. This is a combination of path and filename.
Extensible
Authentication
Protocol)
Authenticates clients into a network using only server-side certificates, which makes
implementing and administering a wireless LAN easier.
A way to determine if a device is accessible. It sends a packet to the specified address and
waits for a reply.
This is the way two devices transmit data between each other, including error checking, data
compression, and how messages start and end.
PSK
(Pre-Shared
Key)
Authentication mode of WPA used in SOHO environments.
The key value (or pass-phrase) is used for network authentication only (not data encryption).
It does not use a RADIUS server like the other modes, but uses a shared key to provide the
initial authentication with the access point or host.
RADIUS (Remote
Authentication
Dial-In Server)
This is an authentication server, such as the Cisco® ACS, Microsoft® IAS, etc.
Reverse
Address
Resolution
One of the available boot methods. The device sends an RARP request and the RARP
server responds with an IP address. The device knows its MAC address and the server
responds with the IP address for it.
The file or directory location on the user’s system relative to the user’s current location on
the system (what directory the user is currently in). For example, mpcl toolbox\9855.phu
Any device that forwards data along networks. Routers are located at gateways.
Authentication
The access point sends an unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to
communicate with it. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and
sends it back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access
point allows the requesting device to authenticate. Both the unencrypted challenge and the
encrypted challenge can be monitored; however, this leaves the access point open to attack.
Because of this weakness, shared key authentication can be less secure than open
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