FreeRADIUS

FreeRADIUS is an open source project supplying a very feature-rich implementation of the RADIUS protocol with its various enhancements (http://www.freeradius.org). When people refer to FreeRADIUS, they usually talk about the server software. This is the main component of the software suite included in a FreeRADIUS download.

History

FreeRADIUS development started in 1999 after the future of the original Livingston RADIUS server became uncertain. This allowed for the creation of a new RADIUS server that was open source and could include active community involvement.

FreeRADIUS managed to gain a solid reputation and was able to compete with and even beat most commercial equivalents. Their motto of "The world's most popular RADIUS Server" ...

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