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6.5.1 Radius
Remote Authentication Dial in User Service (Radius) is a distributed information
exchange protocol based on client/server structure. It protects the network
from unauthorized access, and is usually used in various network environments
that requires high security and allows remote user access.
Method for enabling Radius server in ER800:
Click "Administration >> AAA >> Radius". In "Server List", enter server address
(domain name/IP address), port, and authentication key, click Add, and then
click Apply & Save.
6.5.2 Tacacs+
Terminal Access Controller Access Control System + (Tacacs+) protocol is
similar to Radius. It uses client/server mode for communication between the
network access server (NAS) and the Tacacs+ server. However, Tacacs+ bases
on TCP, and Radius bases on UDP. Tacacs+ protocol is mainly used for AAA’s
end users, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and virtual private dial-up network