End user authentication is done via radius. We offer 2 forms of radius authentication, hosted and proxy (or pass-through). Using our proxy based service we forward authentication requests to your radius server. Optionally we can provide you with authentication services via our own radius server (hosted). Using the hosted model you would manage users through a secure web based interface allowing you to add, delete, disable, modify, and monitor usage both via interactive and batch mode commands.

Hosted or Proxy

The only requirement for using our proxy radius service is that your radius server support realm based authentication. With a universal deployment using pass-through radius there would little or no changes needed to your radius server. For a value add deployment using pass-through radius you would need to make only minor changes to radius to support acceleration. You could choose to put your accelerated customers in another radius realm, or add a custom radius reply item to authenticate Webcelerate enabled customers.

If you want us to host radius authentication we can do that as well, there's no additional charge. We support the management of multiple realms via a single login and provide you with an easy to use back office environment to allow you to manage your customers and monitor usage.

Depending on your requirements there are advantages and disadvantages to both "hosted" and "proxy" configurations.

Hosted Advantages:

• Quick deployment (there is no radius integration required)
• No need to upgrade your radius server (if your radius server doesn't handle realm based authentication)
• Interactive and batch command (add, delete, disable, etc.) support (automation is possible with curl)

Hosted Disadvantages:

• Decoupled from your existing control and management systems
• Customer authentication passwords stored in multiple locations

Proxy Advantages:

• Easy integration with your existing customer control and management systems
• Customer password management is simplified

Proxy Disadvantages:

• Requires radius knowledge to deploy
• Integration issues can delay deployment
• Radius server must support realm based authentication

After you sign up with us we will assign a radius integration engineer to work closely with you to ensure you are up and running as quickly as possible.

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