PortAuthority

Lucent Technologies PortAuthority RADIUS server family delivers a carrier class, standards based and highly customizable AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) solution created by the inventors of the RADIUS (InterNetworking Systems Dial-In User Service) protocol.

Developed in the cross-platform capable JavaTM programming language, PortAuthority is built on the PolicyFlowSM Architecture, an extensible plug-in software architecture which enables network providers to construct flexible AAA policies that integrate with their existing and evolving network environments.

Product Highlights

  • Next-generation, JavaTM-based, plug-in architecture offers unparalleled flexibility.
  • Lucent-developed plug-ins support user directories, data anlaysis tools and billing services.
  • Works seamlessly in new and existing installations.
  • A comprehensive, customizable, well-supported solution.

Additional Information

PortAuthority-ACS

PortAuthority-ACS (Advanced Control System) is suitable for large subscriber-oriented providers who require additional flexibility to implement access service policies. PortAuthority-ACS includes the core AAA server and all released Lucent-developed plug-ins with API support, including support for NIS+ and LDAP directories. PortAuthority-ACS also includes the Universal State Server  for enforcing per user and per realm based session limits. Software licensing for PortAuthority ACS is tiered, based on the number of users supported.

PortAuthority-CMS 

PortAuthority-CMS (Connection Management System) has been specifically designed to support port wholesaling applications. PortAuthority-CMS includes the core AAA server, all released Lucent-developed plug-ins, and the Universal State Server (USS) for limiting sessions on per user, realm and DNIS bases. Software site licensing for PortAuthority-CMS is tiered, based on the number of access ports deployed.