Use this tab to specify whether encryption is required and the authentication protocol that is used to exchange credentials. The security settings you assign to a dial-up networking entry must match the settings on the remote access server to which this entry corresponds. If the settings do not match, then the connection attempt fails.

Setting Description

Data encryption

Specifies the encryption type to use for the data stream to and from the remote server. Choices include:

  • No encryption. The data is sent in plain text. The connection fails if the remote server requires data encryption.

  • Optional encryption. The data is encrypted only if requested by the remote server.

  • Require encryption. The data is encrypted. The connection fails if the remote server does not support encrypted data.

  • Maximum strength encryption. The data is encrypted by using the strongest encryption supported by both computers.

The selection made must be compatible with the encryption requirements of the remote server, or the connection fails.

Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)

Specifies that logon authentication uses EAP, with the option of using smart cards or other certificates. If you select this setting, you must configure the EAP or certificate options by clicking Properties. For more information about the Protected EAP Properties page or the Smart Card or other Certificate Properties page, press F1 while viewing those pages.

Authentication methods

Specifies other means for transmitting the authentication information to the server. These are older authentication protocols that you can use only if the dial-up server requires them.

Security Note

We recommend that you avoid the use of Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) because it transmits your user name and password in plain text over the network.

For more information about configuring dial-up networking entries, see Incorporating Custom Dial-Up Entries (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=80957) on the Microsoft Web site.

Additional references

  • Dial-up Networking Entry - IPv6 Tab
  • Dial-up Networking Entry - Advanced Tab