Introducing customizable RADIUS Accounting Start Delay Option for More Accurate Client Accounting

We’re excited to introduce RADIUS Accounting Start Delay for Meraki MR. This enhancement lets you specify a delay (0–60 seconds) before the AP sends the RADIUS Accounting-Start message - giving clients enough time to obtain an IP address via DHCP. This can be set through both UI and API.

 

Why this matters

 

  • Ensures the client IP is included in the accounting record

  • Improves NAC, VLAN, and policy enforcement accuracy

  • Reduces issues caused by accounting-start arriving before DHCP completes

 

Learn more in Cisco Documentation.