System and method of internet access and management

摘要

A RADIUS server is provided with the capability of authenticating a wireless access point whose IP network address has been dynamically allocated. One the wireless access point has received its IP network address on booting a request for authentication is sent to the RADIUS server from a wireless access point. The RADIUS server determines a MAC address, a IP network address, and an authenticator from the request. The MAC address is used to determine a shared secret which is used to verify the message attribute authenticator for the request, which is used for verifying both addresses. The method and apparatus can be applied to other AAA server protocols, for example Diameter protocol.