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Glossary
$criteria Array that consists of one or more criteria on which to perform a data-based search. This array is
used for advanced cases where predefined helper functions do not provide required flexibility.
802.1X Standard for port-based network access control, designed to enhance 802.11 WLAN security. The
802.1X standard provides an authentication framework, allowing a user to be authenticated by a central
authority. The actual algorithm that is used to determine whether a user is authentic is left open and multiple
algorithms are possible.
AAA Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
Access-Accept Response from RADIUS server indicating successful authentication, and containing
authorization information.
Access-Reject Response from RADIUS server indicating a user is not authorized.
Access-Request RADIUS packet sent to a RADIUS server requesting authorization.
accounting Process of recording summary information about network access by users and
devices.
Accounting-Request RADIUS packet type sent to a RADIUS server containing accounting summary
information.
Accounting-Response RADIUS packet sent by the RADIUS server to acknowledge receipt of an Accounting-
Request.
accounting session time Length of time the guest has been using the network.
Active Directory (AD) Microsoft Active Directory. Directory server that stores information about a variety of
things, such as organizations, sites, systems, users, shares, and other network objects or components. It also
provides authentication and authorization mechanisms, and a framework within which related services can be
deployed.
ActiveSync Mobile data synchronization app developed by Microsoft that allows a mobile device to be
synchronized with either a desktop or a server running compatible software products.
AirGroup Application that allows end users to register their personal mobile devices on a local network and
define a group of friends or associates who are allowed to share them. Primarily designed for colleges and
other institutions. AirGroup configuration is distributed across the Aruba mobility controller, W-ClearPass
Policy Manager, and W-ClearPass Guest.
Amigopod Original name of the W-ClearPass Guest application. No longer used, but still appears in some
syntax.
app Application.
application identifier Unique identifier generated when a provisioning profile is created. In combination with
the approved domain, it allows app distribution.
audit servers Evaluate the health of clients that do not have an installed agent, or that cannot respond to
Policy Manager interactions. Audit servers typically operate in lieu of authentication methods, authentication
sources, or internal posture policies and posture servers.
authentication Verification of a user’s credentials, typically a username and password.