AUTHENTICATION METHOD SELECTION USING A HOME ENHANCED NODE B PROFILE

摘要

An authentication method selection using a home enhanced Node B (H(e)NB) profile is disclosed. A method for selecting an H(e)NB authentication method includes authenticating at least one of the device or the hosting party module by a security gateway (SeGW). The SeGW receives a request from the H(e)NB to start the authentication process. Based on information received from the H(e)NB and an authentication information server, the SeGW determines how to authenticate the H(e)NB. The possible authentication methods include device authentication only, device authentication and hosting party module authentication, requesting the H(e)NB to perform authentication using Extensible Authentication Protocol-Authentication and Key Agreement, or authentication of both the H(e)NB and one or more WTRUs connected to or attempting to connect to the H(e)NB.