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System and method for concurrent address allocation and authentication

  • US 10,284,536 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2012
  • Issued: 05/07/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for coordinating network entry of a device, the method comprising:

  • authenticating, by a controller, in a first process, the device coupled to the controller;

    allocating, by the controller, in a second process, an address for the device, the first process performed independently of the second processes, and the first process performed in parallel with the second process; and

    completing, by the controller, the network entry of the device upon successful completion of authenticating the device and allocating the address for the device.

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