Re: Documentation Feature Compare Releases

Alan DeKok via Freeradius-Users <[email protected]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:54:43 -0400

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On Apr 6, 2026, at 10:46 AM, Douglas Fischer <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have a reasonable understanding of AAA. With a bit more experience in the ISP FTTx+WISP scope.
> - Radius (Where for me, freeRadius is synonymous with Radius).
> - And I have some knowledge of TACACS+.
> 
> I don't consider myself a programmer, but I know enough to have honest conversations with ERP/CRM/Billing Tools development teams.

  OK.

> My main objective with this version highlighting request is in the AAA universe of ISPs and is precisely to be able to make comparisons and understand if the minor release changes are essential, recommended, or should be avoided in the scope of the network environments I serve.
> P.S.: I have felt cheated in some recent conversations with some software houses when discussing environment needs and tool limitations.
> 
> My secondary objective is precisely in freeRadius 4.0 and TACACS+. Planning some kind of "semi-standardized" NAC response mechanism, either via TACACS+ or Radius. All via SSO.

   For v4, the core features are extensively documented.  The RADIUS parts are extensively documented.  The rest could use some more "howto" text.

  We're still happy to take patches and documentation updates.  But we have limited resources, and we're focussed on things that are priorities for us.

> In any case, thank you in advance for your attention and effort.

  You're welcome.

  Alan DeKok.

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