RFC 2943 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
TELNET Authentication Using DSA
Overview
RFC 2943, “TELNET Authentication Using DSA”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2000 by R. Housley, T. Horting, P. Yee. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a telnet authentication mechanism using the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA). It relies on the Telnet Authentication Option. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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- RFC 2942 Telnet Authentication: Kerberos Version 5
- RFC 2944 Telnet Authentication: SRP
- RFC 2941 Telnet Authentication Option
- RFC 2945 The SRP Authentication and Key Exchange System
- RFC 2940 Definitions of Managed Objects for Common Open Policy Service Protocol Clients
- RFC 2946 Telnet Data Encryption Option
- RFC 2939 Procedures and IANA Guidelines for Definition of New DHCP Options and Message Types
- RFC 2947 Telnet Encryption: DES3 64 bit Cipher Feedback