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Visitor Management Terminology
The following tables describes the common terms used in this guide. See Table 3.
Advanced RADIUS modules for custom configuration “Server Configuration”
Customize RADIUS dictionary “Dictionary”
User Interface Features
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Table 3 Common Terms
Term Explanation
Accounting Process of recording summary information about network access by users and
devices.
Authentication Verification of a user’s credentials; typically a username and password.
Authorization AControls the type of access that an authenticated user is permitted to have.
Captive Portal Implemented by a Network Access Server to restrict network access to authorized
users only.
Field In a user interface or database, a single item of information about a user account.
Form In a user interface, a collection of editable fields displayed to an operator.
Netw ork Access Server Device that provides network access to users, such as a wireless access point,
network switch, or dial-in terminal server. When a user connects to the NAS
device, a RADIUS access request is generated by the NAS.
Ope rator Profile Characteristics assigned to a class of operators, such as the permissions granted
to those operators.
Ope rator/Operator Login User of ClearPass Guest to create guest accounts, run reports or perform system
administration.
Print Template Formatted template used to generate guest account receipts.
Role Type of access being granted to visitors. You can define multiple roles. Such roles
could include employee, guest, team member, or press.
Sponsor Operator
User Database Database listing the guest accounts in ClearPass Guest.
View In a user interface, a table displaying data, such as visitor account information, to
operators.
Visitor/Guest Someone who is permitted to access the Internet through your Network Access
Server.
Visitor Account Settings for a visitor stored in the user database, including username, password
and other fields.
Table 2 List of Key features (Continued)
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