Encrypting the OSPF Protocol

You can query and set the OSPF protocol authentication and encrypt the OSPF protocol to ensure the security of the ASON network.

Background Information

The encryption conditions for an NE and its remote NE must be the same.

Procedure

  1. In the NE Explorer, select an NE and choose ASON > OSPF Protocol Management from the Function Tree.
  2. Click the OSPF Protocol Authentication tab.
  3. Click Query.
  4. Double-click Authentication Mode or Authentication Key to set the two parameters.



    NOTE:
    • The following three options are available for Authentication Mode: Unconfigured, Plain Text Password Authentication and MD5 Encryption Authentication.
    • When the value is Plain Text Password Authentication, the authentication is performed based on the specified password. In this case, the Authentication Key must be a string of a maximum of eight characters.
    • When the value is MD5 Encryption Authentication, the authentication is performed based on the password obtained by using the MD5 encryption algorithm. In this case, the Authentication Key must be a non-empty string of a maximum of 64 characters.

  5. Click Apply. A confirm dialog box is displayed.
  6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Managing the ASON Protocol
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