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User and Device Authentication in Broadband Networks

  • US 20110173678A1
  • Filed: 08/28/2008
  • Published: 07/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network component comprising:

  • at least one processor configured to implement a method comprising;

    granting a user restricted access at a reduced rate without authenticating the user;

    attempting to authenticate the user; and

    granting the user unrestricted access at a full rate if the user authentication is successful.

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