EAP telecommunication protocol extension
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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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Abstract
A method for providing a network connection includes a step of initiating an EAP connection between a device seeking network access and a network by way of a network access server. The network access server is configured to selectively permit—or deny—network access. Using EAP formatted messages, the device seeking network access negotiates for an additional credential that grants an authorization for a service other than network access. The network preferably provides the credential prior to completing the EAP process for granting network access.
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25 Claims
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1. A telecommunication method comprising:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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- 9. A server configured to authorize access of a requestor to a network using messages conforming to an EAP protocol, said server further configured to negotiate for the provision of a credential for the requester prior to signaling successful EAP completion, where the credential authorizes the requester to access a network service other than network access.
- 15. An electronic device configured to establish communications with a network using messages conforming to an EAP protocol, said electronic device further configured to negotiate for the provision of a credential prior to receiving an indication of successful EAP completion authentication, where the credential authorizes the electronic device to access a network service other than network access.
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20. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message signifying an offer to negotiate a credential to access a network service other than network access; and
(b) a second message subsequent to the first message signifying EAP completion.
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21. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message identifying a protocol for obtaining a credential to access a network service other than network access; and
(b) a second message subsequent to the first message signifying EAP completion.
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22. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message carrying information for use in a credential to access a network service other than network access, and (b) a second message subsequent to the first message signifying EAP completion.
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23. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message carrying a credential to access a network service other than network access, and (b) a second message subsequent to the first message signifying EAP completion.
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24. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message carrying a first credential for use in obtaining a second credential; and
(b) a second message subsequent to the first message signifying EAP completion.
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25. A sequence of formatted electronic messages, each message conforming with an EAP message format, the message sequence comprising:
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(a) a first message carrying a first credential for use in obtaining a second credential;
(b) a second message carrying a second credential to access a network service other than network access; and
(c) a third message subsequent to the second message signifying EAP completion.
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