Terminology - HP J4813A User Manual

Authentication The process of proving the user's identity. In networks this involves the use
Authentication
Server
Authorization The process that determines what an authenticated user can do. It establishes
Bandwidth Amount of network resources available. Generally used to define the amount
Client An end-node device such as a management station, workstation, or mobile PC
Edge Device A network device (switch or wireless access point) that connects the user to
Endpoint Integrity Also referred to as "Host Integrity," this refers to the use of applications that
IDM Agent The IDM Agent resides on the RADIUS server. It inspects incoming authenti-
QoS Quality of Service, relates to the priority given to outbound traffic sent from
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service, (though it also applies to authen-
RADIUS Server A server running the RADIUS application on your network. This server

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of usernames and passwords, network cards (smartcards, token cards, etc.),
and a device's MAC address to determine who and/or what the "user" is.
Authentication servers are responsible for granting or denying access to the
network. Also referred to as RADIUS servers because most current authenti-
cation servers implement the RADIUS protocol.
what network resources the user is, or is not permitted to use.
of network resources a specific user can consume at any given time. Also
referred to as rate-limiting.
attempting to access the network. Clients are linked to the switch through a
point-to-point LAN link, either wired or wireless.
the rest of the network. The edge devices can be engaged in the process of
granting user access and assigning a user's access rights and restrictions.
check hosts attempting to connect to the network to ensure they meet
requirements for configuration and security. Generally to make sure that virus
checking and spyware applications are in place and up to date.
cation requests, and inserts appropriate authorization information (IDM
Access Profiles) into the outgoing authentication reply.
the user to the rest of the network.
tication service in non-dial-in environments)
receives user connection requests from the switch, authenticates users, and
then returns all necessary information to the edge device.
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