Local private authentication for semi-public LAN
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1. An authentication system for a semi-public LAN, comprising:
- a first node being used by a member of a foreign provider domain;
a second node communicating with the first node over a LAN link; and
an authentication server communicating with the second node, wherein the member of the foreign provider domain is authenticated in an authentication session involving the first node, the second node and the authentication server and wherein the authentication session is conducted solely with local message exchanges.
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Abstract
A local private authentication system for a semi-public LAN is provided through introduction local to the semi-public LAN of authentication servers dedicated to foreign provider domains. Such a local private authentication system authenticates members of foreign provider domains solely with local message exchanges, thereby reducing authentication delays. Such a local private authentication service further authenticates members of foreign provider domains with authentication servers dedicated to foreign provider domains, thereby protecting member privacy.
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1. An authentication system for a semi-public LAN, comprising:
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a first node being used by a member of a foreign provider domain;
a second node communicating with the first node over a LAN link; and
an authentication server communicating with the second node, wherein the member of the foreign provider domain is authenticated in an authentication session involving the first node, the second node and the authentication server and wherein the authentication session is conducted solely with local message exchanges. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6)
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4. An authentication system for a semi-public LAN, comprising:
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a first node being used by a member of a foreign provider domain;
a second node communicating with the first node over a LAN link; and
a local authentication server communicating with the second node, wherein the member of the foreign provider domain is authenticated in an authentication session involving the first node, the second node and the local authentication server and wherein the local authentication server is dedicated to the foreign provider domain.
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7. An authentication system for a semi-public LAN, comprising:
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a first node;
a second node communicating with the first node over a LAN link; and
a plurality of local authentication servers Interconnected to the second node, wherein in response to provider information supplied by the first node, a third node determines one of the plurality of local authentication servers for conducting an authentication session with the first node. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An authentication node, comprising:
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a plurality of authentication servers; and
a message distribution system for forwarding an authentication session message to one of the plurality of authentication servers in response to information in the authentication session message. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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