Author: Byron Paul
Date: 14/08/2026
In this example on the 2136ax we show an overview on configuring MFA for remote dial-in VPN users.
Under VPN / Teleworker VPN, when you create a User with VPN access:
1. You can enable Email, SMS or both, if you plan to use Email or SMS MFA method:
2. You can then ‘Enable MFA’, and select which method(s) to allow – Email, SMS, TOTP:
3. If you enable TOTP, when you click ‘Apply’, you’re prompted to set it up with your phone / OTP app, eg. Google Authenticator:
You can ‘Skip’ this step to leave it up to the user, who should be prompted to set it up when logging in.
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