# RADIUS: Basics Process Description

- ## The Authentication Request is sent over the network from the RADIUS client (I.e. the NAS) to the RADIUS server. This communication can be done over a local- or wide-area network, allowing network managers to locate RADIUS clients remotely from the RADIUS server. If the RADIUS server cannot be reached, the NAS can usually route the request to an alternate server.

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