Method and apparatus for registering auto-configured network addresses based on connection authentication
US7143435B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/59
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for registering auto-configured network addresses includes receiving first data at a networking device connected to a host at a physical connection. The first data is received from a first server and indicates authentication information associated with the host. A first message is received at the networking device from the host. The first message requests configuration information and includes a logical network address for the host determined at least in part by the host. A second message is generated based on the first message and the first data. The second message is sent to a second server that registers the host by associating the logical network address with the first data.
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