PureStream PureLink VIP-NET-M28A Media Hub, User Manual

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VIP-NET-M28A Network Switch - USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.0
When a user requests network connection, a RADIUS client which receives the request will perform an
initial access negotiation with the user to obtain identity/password information. The client then passes the
information to a RADIUS server as part of an authentication/authorization request.
The RADIUS server matches data from the authentication/authorization request with information in a trusted
database. If a match is found and the user's credentials are correct, the RADIUS server sends an accept
message to the client to grant access. If a match is not found or a problem is found with the user's
credentials, the server returns a reject message to deny access. The NAD then establishes or terminates
the user's connection. The NAD may then forward accounting information to the RADIUS server to
document the transaction; the RADIUS server may store or forward this information as needed to support
billing for the services provided.
Label Description
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Hostname
Specifies the host name of the RADIUS server. The maximum
supported length for the AAA RADIUS hostname is 40
characters.
Auth Port
The authentication port which specifies the UDP port used to
connect the RADIUS server for authentication. The default is
1812.
Acct Port
The UDP port to use on the RADIUS accounting server. If the
port is set to 0 (zero), the default port (1813) is used on the
RADIUS accounting server.
Key
The shared secret between the switch and the RADIUS
server.
Timeout
The time to wait for the RADIUS server to respond.
Retransmit
The number of times the switch tries to connect to a RADIUS
server.