Systems and methods for multi-level gateway provisioning based on a device's location
First Claim
1. A method for offering multi-level Internet access based on a guest device'"'"'s location, comprising:
- intercepting an access request from the guest device;
determining the location of the guest device using the intercepted access request;
associating a service protocol, having predefined network services, with the guest device based on the device'"'"'s location;
providing the guest device with Internet access in accordance with the protocol.
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Abstract
A system for providing diverse broadband service levels to multiple access points within an established network is provided. Specifically, the system comprises a guest device connected to an access point within the established network and configured to initiate a request for broadband service access. A gateway, in communication with the guest device intercepts the request from the guest device and identifies the access point to which the guest device is connected. Upon interception, the gateway replies to the intercepted request with a predetermined IP address. A connection between the guest device and the established network is formed and a portal webpage, associated with the identified location, is transmitted to the guest device. The portal page allows the guest to select service options available to that location within the established network.
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40 Claims
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1. A method for offering multi-level Internet access based on a guest device'"'"'s location, comprising:
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intercepting an access request from the guest device;
determining the location of the guest device using the intercepted access request;
associating a service protocol, having predefined network services, with the guest device based on the device'"'"'s location;
providing the guest device with Internet access in accordance with the protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26)
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25. A method for redirecting network traffic to a portal based on the location of the transmitting device comprising:
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spoofing an ARP request from a transmitting device with the MAC address of a gateway on an established network;
intercepting a packet having a destination address from a transmitting device and replying to said packet with an IP address of a predefined network server; and
determining the location of the transmitting device within the established network; and
redirecting the transmitting device to one of a plurality of portals page based on the determined location. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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27. A system for providing diverse broadband service levels to multiple access points within an established network, the system comprising:
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a guest device, connected to one of said multiple access points within the established network and configured to initiate a request for broadband service access;
a gateway in communication with said guest device, said gateway configured to intercept the request from the guest terminal and to identify the one of said multiple access points to which the guest device is connected;
a portal server for presenting said guest device with a portal page associated with the identified access point, wherein said guest device is provided service options available with said identified access point.
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