MIP Authentication Parameters

These parameters are used on the MIP tab to define the following authentication extensions in the RRQ message:

NOTES:

An authentication method may be mandatory or optional depending on the test case. You can use one of the optional methods by checking the box for the authentication type.
When authentication is used, these values must be set to correspond to the SUT.

SPI

The Security Parameter Index identifies a security context between two peers.

TIP: By default, a 64-bit SPI is transmitted. If your SUT requires a fixed length other than 64 bits, use a hexadecimal format.

Range: N/A

Default: 1000 (0 — 255 are reserved)

Secret

The secret code to be used in the extension. You can use one of three formats to provision the code:

NOTE: When an incrementing format is used, the additional processing required will reduce the maximum number of MN sessions.

Range: N/A

Default: secret

Authentication Algorithm

The encryption algorithm specified in the extension. These options vary by test case.

Options: MD5 Authentication or HMAC Authentication

Default: MD5 Authentication

Options: HMAC Authentication or Radius AAA Authentication

Default: Radius AAA Authentication

Options: MD5 Authentication or HMAC Authentication

Default: MD5 Authentication

Options: MD5 Authentication or HMAC Authentication

Default: MD5 Authentication