Method and apparatus for authenticated network address allocation
US7519988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/5014
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for providing addresses to clients. A request is received from a client for an address. A determination is made as to whether authentication information is present in the request. A verification process is performed using the authentication information if the authentication information is presenting the request. A determination is made as to whether the authentication information is authenticated. A privileged address is provided to the client in response to the authentication information being authenticated.
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