Method and system for auto discovery of authenticator for network login
US7568107B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0227
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for auto discovery of authenticator for network login is described. The system includes an authenticator discovery controller of a packet forwarding device that helps a user discover the IP address of the packet forwarding device and directs the user to a network login page. The method includes intercepting a request for a web page from a user who is connected to a packet forwarding device that prevents the user from accessing a network, directing the user to a network login page, authenticating the user, and allowing the user to access the network when the user is authenticated.
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