Re: Packet mode versus character mode

wim_depauw · ‎12-09-2004

Hi,

can somebody tell me what the difference is between these auth modes ? When do I need which mode and how do I need to configure this ?

rrijk · ‎12-10-2004

Wim,

Here is an URL.

In character mode, you are usually securing the router itself. In packet mode your are allowing users to connect to network services.

regards,

RdR

rrijk · ‎12-10-2004

I found some more information:

What is the difference between character mode and packet mode?

Character mode sends keystrokes to the router through the TTY, vty, AUX, and CON ports

for configuration or query commands. Packet mode uses interface mode or a link protocol

session to communicate with a device other than the router. These defined interfaces

would be the async, group-async, BRI, PRI, serial, dialer profiles, and dialer rotaries.

regards,

RdR