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I came across this article on the net.
why would anyone want to use PAP when the password is visible to anyone.
when they say that GPRS passwords are generic they mean that users dont bother to change them, correct?
I came across this article on the net.
If configuring GPRS on a mobile, you may be prompted to specify an authentication type. This defines whether your GPRS logon password is protected when it's sent over-the-air, protecting your login credentials. Options are "Normal" (sending password as plain text, referred to as 'PAP authentication'), or "Secure" (sent using challenge-response, referred to as 'CHAP authentication'). This isn't about protecting your data, or having a secure connection - just about protecting your GPRS logon password. Most operators in the UK support both, but as GPRS logon passwords are often generic, "Normal" should be fine for most users.
why would anyone want to use PAP when the password is visible to anyone.
when they say that GPRS passwords are generic they mean that users dont bother to change them, correct?