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Protocol

RADIUS

Network authentication and accounting

Port 1812 / 1813UDPEncrypted: Optional

Record

Ports
1812, 1813
Transport
UDP
Encryption
Optional
Typical use
802.1X, Wi-Fi, VPN authentication

Security considerations

Use RadSec or IPsec; shared secrets must be strong and unique

Where this protocol is explained

Network Access Control

Authenticating and authorising devices before granting network access, typically with 802.1X and dynamic VLAN or ACL assignment.

Topics that use this protocol

Network Access Control

Authenticating and authorising devices before granting network access, typically with 802.1X and dynamic VLAN or ACL assignment.

Other protocols over UDP

DHCPDHCPv6IPsec IKEIPsec NAT TNTPSNMPWireGuard

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