Radius Accounting; Session Length; Security Configuration - Avaya AP-3 User Manual

Performing Advanced Configuration

RADIUS Accounting

Using an external RADIUS server, the AP can track and record the length of client sessions on
the access point by sending RADIUS accounting messages per RFC2866. When a wireless
client is successfully authenticated, RADIUS accounting is initiated by sending an "Accounting
Start" request to the RADIUS server. When the wireless client session ends, an "Accounting
Stop" request is sent to the RADIUS server.

Session Length

Accounting sessions continue when a client reauthenticates to the same AP. Sessions are
terminated when:
A client disassociates.
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A client does not transmit any data to the AP for a fixed amount of time.
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A client is detected on a different interface.
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If the client roams from one AP to another, one session is terminated and a new session is
begun.
Note:
This feature requires RADIUS authentication using MAC Access Control or
Note:
802.1x. Wireless clients configured in the Access Point's static MAC Access
Control list are not tracked.

Security Configuration

The AP provides several security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are logical groupings of network hosts. Defined by
software settings, other VLAN members or resources appear (to clients) to be on the same
physical segment, no matter where they are attached on the logical LAN or WAN segment.
They simplify traffic flow between clients and their frequently-used or restricted resources.
The AP uses Security Profiles to define allowed wireless clients, and authentication and
encryption types and RADIUS Profiles to define RADIUS Servers used by the system or by a
VLAN.
To configure the AP security features, use the SSID/VLAN/Security tab. This tab contains the
following subtabs:
Management VLAN
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MAC Access
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