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authenticator
The device in an authentication system that physically allows or blocks access to the network. It is typically an access point in a wireless system or a network access server (NAS) in a dial-up system. See 802.1X and authentication.
authenticator [ə′thent·ə‚kād·ər]
(communications)
Letter, numeral, or groups of letters or numerals attesting to the authenticity of a message or transmission.


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