| 摘要 |
Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a reconfigurable communication device may include an authentication element to authenticate configuration requests intended to configure a configurable element within the reconfigurable communication device. In the event a configuration request is authorized, the authentication element passes the configuration request onto the configurable element. In the event a configuration request is not authorized, the authentication node takes measures to prevent the configuration request from configuring the configurable element, including discarding the configuration request or resetting the reconfigurable communication device. In the event a configuration request is not addressed to the authentication element, the configuration request may be readdressed to the authentication element. By interposing the authentication element between a configurable element and an external input, the authentication element prevents undesired or unauthorized configuration of the reconfigurable communication device. |
