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Q235878: OSPF Authentication by RRAS Server Does Not Work

Article: Q235878
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbtool kbui
Last Modified: 12-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Routing and Remote Access Service Update for Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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OSPF authentication using a "null" password by Windows NT Routing and Remote
Access Server (RRAS) may not work when trying to authenticate with third-party
OSPF routers with authentication disabled.

CAUSE
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This behavior occurs because by default passwords are enabled and the password
is "12345678".

RESOLUTION
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To disable OSPF Authentication:

1. Start the Routing and RAS Administration tool, expand IP Routing, and then
  right-click "OSPF by Bay Networks".

2. Click Configure OSPF, click the Areas tab, click the area, click Configure,
  and then click to clear the "Enable clear-text password" check box.

3. Quit the Routing and RAS Administration tool.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: fails failure pwd

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbtool kbui 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbRRASNTSearch kbRRASNT400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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