Methods and apparatus for accessing a secure network segment
US8793774B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0823
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a configuration request and a first key from a network device, granting a first class of access to the network device, sending a configuration instruction to the network device, receiving an association request from the network device, and granting a second class of access to the network device. The configuration request and the first key are received at a first time. The network device is outside a secure network segment at a first time. The first class of access is granted based on the first key. The configuration instruction is send in response to granting the first class of access. The association request includes a second key. The granting the second class of access is based on the second key.
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