Vendor Specific Attributes

ExtremeCloud IQ Controller provides the following Vendor Specific Attributes (VSAs) in the message to the RADIUS server:
Table 1. Vendor Specific Attributes
Attribute NameIDTypeMessagesDescription
AP-Name2stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the AP the client is associating to. It can be used to assign role based on AP name or location.
AP-Serial3stringSent to RADIUS serverThe AP serial number. It can be used instead of (or in addition to) the AP name.
AP Ethernet MACstringSent to RADIUS serverThe MAC address of the AP used by the ECP to determine client location.
AP LocationstringSent to RADIUS serverThe physical location of the AP. Provided by the network administrator.
VNS-Name4stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the Virtual Network the client has been assigned to. It is used in assigning role and billing options, based on service selection.
SSID5stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the SSID the client is associating to. It is used in assigning role and billing options, based on service selection.
BSS-MAC6stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the BSS-ID the client is associating to. It is used in assigning role and billing options, based on service selection and location.
Role-Name7stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the role applied to the station session.
Topology-Name8stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the topology applied to the station session.
Ingress-RC-Name9stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the rate limit applied to the station session outbound traffic.
Egress-RC-Name10stringSent to RADIUS serverThe name of the rate limit applied to the station session inbound traffic.
RSS11integerSent to RADIUS serverReceived Signal Strength.

RSS value in the RADIUS Accounting logs can identify areas that have a weak Wi-Fi signal. Use this information to increase coverage in problem areas.