RFC 4793 · INFORMATIONAL · 2007

The EAP Protected One-Time Password Protocol

Overview

RFC 4793, “The EAP Protected One-Time Password Protocol”, is an Informational document published in February 2007 by M. Nystroem. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes a general Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) method suitable for use with One-Time Password (OTP) tokens, and offers particular advantages for tokens with direct electronic interfaces to their associated clients. The method can be used to provide unilateral or mutual authentication, and key material, in protocols utilizing EAP, such as PPP, IEEE 802.1X, and Internet Key Exchange Protocol Version 2 (IKEv2). This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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