| 摘要 |
One embodiment of a Wireless Access Point system for use in a hybrid wireless/cable network, the system capable of authenticating a communication device (mobile and non-mobile) via DOCSIS and/or PCMM-compatible protocol and providing the IP service to the communication device in accordance with a result of the authentication. In addition, the Wireless Access Point system is capable to reserve and, at least partly, commit an assignment of network resources required providing QoS corresponding to the providing IP service. The cable modem is capable of sending the converted MAC address or unique identification via DOCSIS and/PCMM-compatible protocol and facilitating an access to at least one IP service associated with said MAC address or other unique identification. In one embodiment, a method of facilitating an access of a communication device to the IP service, the method comprising authenticating a communication device via DOCSIS and/or PCMM-compatible protocol and providing the IP service in accordance with a result of authentication. In another embodiment one or more cable modems within the Wireless Access Point system capable of receiving a wireless MAC address or other unique identification of at least one communication device and authorizing the service on behalf of the communication device.
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