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Is the standard protocol for centralizing the authentication, authorization and accounting of remote access users. When a user dials in to a remote access device, that device communicates with the central RADIUS server to determine if the user is authorized to connect to the LAN. The RADIUS server performs the authentication and responds with the result -- either an accept or a reject. If the user is accepted, the remote access server routes the user onto the network; if not, the RAS will terminate the user\'s connection. The RADIUS server also provides accounting services, if the remote access server can support this.