Re: Question (fwd)

patrick@value.net
Fri, 8 Nov 1996 13:51:49 -0800 (PST)

On Fri, 8 Nov 1996, MegaZone wrote:

> Once upon a time patrick@value.net shaped the electrons to say...
> >> That is 'negotiated' in the PM, or 255.255.255.255 in RADIUS.
> >I think you mean 255.255.255.254.
>
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> Addressing methods via RADIUS
>
> Framed-Address = x.x.x.x
>
> where x.x.x.x is an valid host IP. This is static addressing.
> This is not preferred, it is a large waste of IP numbers and can lead
> to routing problems.
>
>
> Framed-Address = 255.255.255.254
>
> This is dynamic addressing, it tells the PM to assign an IP from its pool.
> This is the preferred method of addressing. Uses the least number of
> IPs and avoids security problems.
>
>
> Framed-Address = 255.255.255.255
>
> This is negotiated addressing, it allows the user to pick their own IP.
> Obviously a potential security problem, not used often.
>
Wow, learn something new every day, never heard of that before....

Is it documented?

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