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AAA server |
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Authenticates users accessing a device or
network |
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Authorizes user to perform specific activities |
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Performs accounting of device or user activities |
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Network Access Server (NAS) or Access Device |
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A router, switch, or other network device that
can perform AAA functions on users or devices connecting to it |
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RADIUS or TACACS+ |
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Protocols that can be used by an access device
to communicate with the AAA server |