Crypt_CHAP::generateChallenge()

Crypt_CHAP::generateChallenge() – Generates a new random challenge.

Synopsis

string Crypt_CHAP::generateChallenge ( string $varname = 'challenge' , int $size = 8 )

Description

This method generates a new random challenge and stores it in the given property, the default size of the challenge is 8 bytes.

Parameter

  • string $varname - name of the property for storing the challenge

  • int $size - the size of the challenge

Return value

string - a String containing the challenge

Note

This function can not be called statically.

Example

Using Crypt_CHAP::generateChallenge()

<?php
require_once 'File/SMBPasswd.php';

$cr = new Crypt_CHAP_MD5();
echo 
bin2hex($cr->challenge);
// or generate a new challenge
echo bin2hex(echo $cr->generateChallenge());

?>
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