RFC 4282 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2005

The Network Access Identifier

Overview

RFC 4282, “The Network Access Identifier”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 2005 by B. Aboba, M. Beadles, J. Arkko, P. Eronen. It obsoletes RFC 2486. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7542 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

In order to provide roaming services, it is necessary to have a standardized method for identifying users. This document defines the syntax for the Network Access Identifier (NAI), the user identity submitted by the client during network authentication. "Roaming" may be loosely defined as the ability to use any one of multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs), while maintaining a formal, \%customer-vendor relationship with only one. Examples of where roaming capabilities might be required include ISP "confederations" and \%ISP-provided corporate network access support. This document is a revised version of RFC 2486, which originally defined NAIs. Enhancements include international character set and privacy support, as well as a number of corrections to the original RFC. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC obsoletes
RFC 2486
Obsoleted by
RFC 7542
Other RFCs from 2005

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