name: AAA
full_form: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
context: For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply: Rf Offline charging reference point between a network element and the CDF Ro Online charging reference point between a network element and the OCS D' Reference point between a pre-R6 HSS/HLR and a 3GPP AAA Server Dw Reference point between a 3GPP AAA Server and an SLF Gr' Reference point between a pre-R6 HSS/HLR and a 3GPP AAA Server Wa Reference point between a WLAN Access Network and a 3GPP AAA Server/Proxy (charging and control signalling) Wd Reference point between a 3GPP AAA Proxy and a 3GPP AAA Server (charging and control signalling) Wf Reference point between an Offline Charging System and a 3GPP AAA Server/Proxy Wg Reference point between a 3GPP AAA Server/Proxy and WAG Wi Reference point between a Packet Data Gateway and an external IP Network Wm Reference point between a Packet Data Gateway and a 3GPP AAA Server or 3GPP AAA proxy Wn Reference point between a WLAN Access Network and a WLAN Access Gateway
description: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) is a service that manages user authentication, authorization, and accounting in telecommunications networks. It ensures secure access to network resources by verifying user identities, controlling access permissions, and tracking usage for billing purposes.
explanation: The context from 3GPP TS 32.252 highlights AAA as a critical function within the network, responsible for managing user access and accounting. This role aligns with the definition of a Service in telecommunications, which includes offerings like VoLTE (Voice over LTE). Therefore, AAA is classified as a Service based on its functionality described in the provided context.
section_title: 3.2Symbols
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