iRule based RADIUS Client Stack

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Short Description

The iRule based RADIUS Client Stack can be used to perform RADIUS based user authentication via SIDEBAND UDP connections. 

Problem solved by this Code Snippet

The RADIUS Client Stack covers the RADIUS protocol core-mechanics outlined in RFC 2865 and RFC 5080 and can be utilized for a Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) authentication within an iRule.

How to use this Code Snippet

Visit my GitHub Repository for further explanations how the RADIUS Client Stack can be used to perform RADIUS Client operations within an iRule.

Code Snippet Meta Information

  1. Version: 1.1
  2. Coding Language: TCL

Full Code Snippet

Visit: https://github.com/KaiWilke/F5-iRule-RADIUS-Client-Stack

Updated Mar 03, 2026
Version 2.0
application delivery
security
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My name is Kai Wilke and I'm working as a Principal Consultant for IT-Security at itacs GmbH - a German consulting company specialized in Microsoft Security cloud solutions, F5 customizations as well as for classic IT-Consulting. You can find additional information about me and my work here: https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/q-a-with-itacs-gmbhs-kai-wilke-devcentrals-featured-member-for-february-24890
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