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abstractMqttDriver-GenericMqttAuthenticator

This is the default authenticator. It configures a connection between client and broker that is not secure. You might use this type of connection when debugging connection problems. This should not be your preferred authenticator.
Figure 8.   Generic Authenticator properties
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To access these properties, expand Config > Drivers > AbstractMqttDriverNetwork, expand a device and double-click authenticator.

Property Value Description
Broker Endpoint IP address, URL or host name Specifies the IP address, URL or Hostname of the broker.
Client ID text string Identifies the client to the server. If not specified, the system generates a unique Client ID.

No other client should currently use or in the future use this unique string. If two devices share the same Client ID, Status reports {down} or {fault}, unexpected behaviors happen and communication issues between client and broker result.

Broker Port number Specifies the port number of the broker.
Callback Router (available under AwsIoTAuthenticator from the palette) additional properties Directs a client request to an appropriate function. A separate topic documents these router functions.
Connection Type drop-down (defaults to User Login Over SSL) Defines the type of authentication for this connection.

Anonymous establishes a connection with the broker that is not secure. Choosing this type of connection is not recommended and generates a warning message. If you agree, the system logs your choice in its audit file. To use this type of connection, add this information using the security dashboard.

Anonymous Over SSL establishes a one-way secure connection using TLS (Transport Layer Security) where the broker is configured with certificates that include keys.Choosing this type of connection, which is secure in only one direction, is not recommended and generates a warning message If you agree, the system logs your choice in its audit file.

Using Login Over SSL requires you to enter the username and password for the broker. This is the recommended Connection Type.

User name and Password text Defines the credentials required by the broker. The broker may or may not require these credentials.

If Connection Type is User Login Over SSL, you must enter the Username and Password.

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