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EAP telecommunication protocol extension

  • US 20040010713A1
  • Filed: 07/12/2002
  • Published: 01/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A telecommunication method comprising:

  • (a) initiating an EAP connection between a requestor and a network authenticator via an access point, where the access point is configured to selectively permit access to the network, and where the authenticator is configured to selectively authorize access to the network;

    (b) authenticating the requestor to the authenticator; and

    (c) prior to signaling successful EAP completion, negotiating to provide a credential for the requestor, where the credential grants an authorization other than network access.

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