Method and apparatus for assigning network addresses based on connection authentication
US7502929B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/101
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for assigning a network address to a host are based on authentication for a connection between the host and an intermediate device. One approach involves receiving first data at the intermediate device from an authentication and authorization server in response to a request for authentication for the connection. The first data indicates at least some of authentication and authorization information. A configuration request message from the host is also received at the intermediate device. A second message is generated based on the configuration request message and the first data and is sent to a configuration server that provides the logical network address for the host. The configuration server provides the logical network address based on authorization and authentication information. The logical network address is thus based on the user, e.g., to limit access by the user to the Internet and other services.
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