METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDIRECTING DATA TRAFFIC

摘要

A method and apparatus for redirecting data traffic are provided. The method comprises receiving a service request from a first device, allocating resources for said service, associating said resources with a first unique identifier, confirming said service request with said first device, receiving a connection request from a second device comprising the first unique identifier and an authentication certificate, passing said authentication certificate to the first device, and receiving an authentication confirmation from the first device. The method further comprises, in response to receiving said authentication confirmation, accepting said connection request from the second device, providing an indication regarding at least one lo- cal area network to the second device, and providing required credentials associated with said at least one local area network to the second device.