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==Two factor authentication==
==Two factor authentication==
2FA is available, see https://www.aaisp.net.uk/kb-broadband-2fa.html
2FA is available, see below.


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|'''DSL Line Password'''
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The line password is related to a broadband line, or data SIM or L2TP Internet access. It is considered very low priority as such systems are rarely used as an attack. When using broadband lines or data SIMs, we normally see a verified circuit ID and as such we will allow a correct login with an incorrect passwords if the circuit matches. The password is also included in the information pack and printed on router information cards to make it easy to configure network equipment - which is especially important when you have no Internet connection.
The "line" password is related to a broadband line, or data SIM or L2TP Internet access. Also known as the PPP Password. This is the password used in the customer's router in order to log in to us for internet access. It is considered very low priority as such systems are rarely used as an attack. When using broadband lines or data SIMs, we normally see a verified circuit ID and as such we will allow a correct login with an incorrect passwords if the circuit matches. The password is also included in the information pack and printed on router information cards to make it easy to configure network equipment - which is especially important when you have no Internet connection.


The username used for a line is in the form of xx@a.n where n is the line number, typically 1 where there is just a single line. e.g.: abc@a.1
The username used for a line is in the form of xx@a.n where n is the line number, typically 1 where there is just a single line. e.g.: abc@a.1
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Setting up the code is simple - log in as normal and you will see an option to set up 2FA. Simple follow the instructions.
Setting up the code is simple - log in as normal and you will see an option to set up 2FA. Simple follow the instructions.


https://youtube.com/Jr-d0m9wgcc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr-d0m9wgcc&feature=youtu.be


Note the process has changed slightly since this video was made.
Note the process has changed slightly since this video was made.
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