发明名称 |
AUTHORIZATION AND AUTHENTICATION OF USER ACCESS TO A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH ROAMING FEATURES |
摘要 |
A system and method for providing roaming access on a network are disclosed. The network includes a plurality of wireless and/or wired access points. A user may access the network by using client software on a client computer (e.g., a portable computing device) to initiate an access procedure. In response, a network management device operated by a network provider may return an activation response message to the client. The client may send the user's username and password to the network provider. The network provider may rely on a roaming partner, another network provider with whom the user subscribes for internet access, for authentication of the user. Industry-standard methods such as RADIUS, CHAP, or EAP may be used for authentication. The providers may exchange pricing and service information and account information for the authentication session. A customer may select a pricing and service option from a list of available options. |
申请公布号 |
EP1514206(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.03.16 |
申请号 |
EP20030731462 |
申请日期 |
2003.05.29 |
申请人 |
WAYPORT, INC. |
发明人 |
KEELER, JAMES, D.;KRENZER, MATTHEW, M. |
分类号 |
H04L29/06;H04L12/28;H04W12/08;H04W48/18;H04W60/04;H04W80/00;(IPC1-7):G06F17/60 |
主分类号 |
H04L29/06 |
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