The Solution
Just as RADIUS answered the needs of ISPs for security, network
managers can use dial-in serial connections for remote management, providing
contact with every device in the network. This provides the perfect
way to authenticate users of legacy equipment and applications.
Key features of RADIUS include:
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Client/Server Model
A Network Access Server (NAS) -- operating as
a client of RADIUS -- passes user information to designated
RADIUS servers and acts upon the response. RADIUS servers receive
connection requests, authenticate the users and return the appropriate
configuration information.
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Network Security
Authentication occurs through a "secret" that
the RADIUS client and server share, but never sent over the network.
User passwords are encrypted, eliminating the possibility that
hackers can determine any passwords.
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Flexible Authentication Mechanisms for Legacy
Applications
GDC's RADIUS for legacy applications supports
ASCII Async formats used by Terminal Emulation Programs.
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RADIUS Servers are Industry Standard
Easy to maintain and manage database of passwords
stored in the RADIUS Server.
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GDC's Implementation of RADIUS
GDC's SpectraComm Manager (SCM), Dual V.34 and single
SpectraComm V.34 modems' management support RADIUS Security. The V.34
modems prompt the user for name and password and forward this information
to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server authenticates the user
and returns a message to the modem to grant or deny access. Optionally,
the RADIUS server may challenge the remote user and request additional
information before granting access.
GDC's modems offer additional protection from "hackers"
via GDC's patented SteadFast Security®. This exclusive
system delivers multiple levels of security, providing additional or
fail-safe protection if the RADIUS server is out of service.
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The only analog V.34 NEBS-compliant
modems with RADIUS Authentication for Secure Dial-In Access.
Enables the addition of RADIUS security to legacy applications
such as PBXs, X.25 PADs, craft ports, and FEPs for ASCII Asynchronous
standards-based remote management.
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Note: Some products and features may still be
in development
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