CONNECTING IMSI-LESS DEVICES TO THE EPC

摘要

Capillary network devices (i.e., IMSI-less devices) may connect to an EPC through a home WLAN. A WLAN can be configured by the homeowner to accept responsibility for the traffic or a WLAN can indicate to a network that it will allow the traffic if the traffic is sponsored by an application server or if it is compensated for the traffic by the network operator. Where an IMSI-less device has a business relationship with a network operator, a WLAN can allow the device to authenticate with the network and obtain a device identifier from the network. Where an IMSI-less device has a business relationship with a SCS that has a business relationship with the network operator, the WLAN can allow the device to authenticate with the network.

主权项

1. A computer implemented method, comprising:
a wireless local area network system receiving a request from a device to access a server accessible via a network; the wireless local area network system determining the device does not have a subscriber identity required for communication over the network; the wireless local area network system communicating authentication information in connection with establishing communication over the network, the authentication information specifying limits for providing the device with access to the network.