Secure management access control for computers, embedded and card embodiment
First Claim
1. A remote management system for securely managing a network device in a computer network, comprising:
- at least one secure management access controller in direct communication with the network device;
a remote connection means for remotely communicating with the secure management access controller; and
at least one network communication means for connecting the network device to the computer network.
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Abstract
A computer network management system for remotely managing a network device. The system includes a secure management access controller which is in direct communication with the network device. The secure management access controller provides access for remotely and securely managing a network. The secure management access controller further separates management communications from user communications to ensure the security of the management communications. The system further includes network and power monitoring and notification systems. The system further provides authentication and authorization capabilities for security purposes.
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20 Claims
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1. A remote management system for securely managing a network device in a computer network, comprising:
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at least one secure management access controller in direct communication with the network device;
a remote connection means for remotely communicating with the secure management access controller; and
at least one network communication means for connecting the network device to the computer network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A remote management method for securely managing a network device in a computer network, comprising:
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connecting a remote administrator to a secure management access controller in direct communication with the device to be managed;
verifying the identity of the remote administrator;
securing the connection between the remote administrator and the network device; and
providing a network communication means between the network device and the computer network. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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