OSPF Authentication by RRAS Server Does Not Work When Authenticating to Other Routers (235878)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Routing and Remote Access Service Update for Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q235878

SYMPTOMS

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

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

RESOLUTION

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

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/12/2001
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb kbui KB235878
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