Controlling network access

One embodiment of the invention is directed to managing access of a host computer to a network. A first communication session with the host computer may be conducted to authenticate the host computer's identity. A second communication session with the host computer may be conducted to determine...

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Main Authors ABOBA BERNARD, MAYFIELD PAUL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.01.2007
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:One embodiment of the invention is directed to managing access of a host computer to a network. A first communication session with the host computer may be conducted to authenticate the host computer's identity. A second communication session with the host computer may be conducted to determine the health status of the host computer.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050170977