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From: jns@fernwood.mpk.ca.US (Jerry Sweet)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Problem: Using password security on a T2500
Message-ID: <9101232146.AA23962@fernwood.mpk.ca.us>
Date: 23 Jan 91 21:51:33 GMT
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In-Reply-To: Your message of 23 Jan 91 14:39:57 +0000.


I have a T1600, not a T2500, but I ran into a similar problem.  I called
up Telebit tech support (1-800-TELEBIT) and this is what they told me.
This information may or may not help you.

- First, figure out whether you're using "pass-through" security
	(you're not in this case apparently) or "call-back" security.

- There is a "set password" command (~U on a T1600).  This command
	sets a security password for administrative purposes ONLY--
	it's used when you try to CHANGE other passwords.  It is
	NOT the same password that you type when you call in.

- When you select pass-through security, the modem will accept ANY of the
	passwords entered for the callback numbers.  You don't necessarily
	have to have a callback number associated with the password, but
	you have to have at least one password in the "N" list.

	When you select call-back security, the password that you type
	determines which number is called back.  Each number in the "N"
	list should have a different password associated with it.  The
	password is separated from the number by enclosing the password
	in backslashes (e.g. \PASSWORD\).

- Do not have both modems set to use call-back security; change the
	calling modem to non-secure mode first.  Otherwise, you may
	get into a call-back loop.

I haven't tried this for myself yet, but this information should provide
at least a few hints.  Hope it helps...