Huawei AR1200-S - 1 AAA Configuration

1 AAA Configuration
About This Chapter
The AAA-capable AR1200-S checks validity of users and delivers rights to authorized users to
ensure network security.
1.1 AAA Overview
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) is a security technology.
1.2 AAA Features Supported by the AR1200-S
The AR1200-S supports RADIUS and HWTACACS authentication, authorization, and
accounting (AAA), and also local authentication and authorization.
1.3 Configuring Local Authentication and Authorization
After local authentication and authorization are configured, the AR1200-S authenticates and
authorizes access users based on user information.
1.4 Configuring RADIUS AAA
RADIUS is often used to implement authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).
RADIUS uses the client/server model and protects a network from unauthorized access. It is
often used in network environments that require high security and control of remote user access.
1.5 Configuring HWTACACS AAA
Similar to RADIUS, HWTACACS uses the client/server model to communicate with the
HWTACACS server, implementing authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) for
access users. Compared with RADIUS, HWTACACS is more reliable in transmission and
encryption and is therefore more suitable for security control.
1.6 Maintaining AAA
Clearing the Statistics
1.7 Configuration Examples
This section provides several AAA configuration examples. The configuration examples explain
networking requirements, configuration notes, and configuration roadmap.
Huawei AR1200-S Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Security 1 AAA Configuration
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