> # About Enabling MSCHAP

> By default, the switch uses Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) authentication between the switch and the remote server. If you enable MSCHAP, you need to configure your RADIUS server to recognize the MSCHAP vendor-specific attributes. See the "About Vendor-Specific Attributes" topic. Table 30-1 shows the RADIUS vendor-specific attributes required for MSCHAP.

> Table 30-1 MSCHAP RADIUS Vendor-Specific Attributes
> Vendor-ID Number | Vendor-Type Number | Vendor-Specific Attribute | Description
> --- | --- | --- | ---
> 311 | 11 | MSCHAP-Challenge | Contains the challenge sent by an AAA server to an MSCHAP user. It can be used in both Access-Request and Access-Challenge packets.
> 211 | 11 | MSCHAP-Response | Contains the response value provided by an MS-CHAP user in response to the challenge. It is only used in Access-Request packets.

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