METHOD OF OBTAINING A NETWORK ADDRESS
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1. A network access device for accessing a digital network, the network access device configured to:
- send, using a first network service provider entity to access the network, a message through the network to an access service provider entity;
in response to sending the message, receive at least one credential from the access service provider entity through the network;
contact a second network service provider entity in accordance with the credential received from the access service provider entity; and
in response to contacting the second network service provider entity, receive a temporarily assigned network address from the second network service provider entity.
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Abstract
The present invention comprises a method of and apparatus for simplifying the process of access to a network for a roaming computer user, divides the responsibility of servicing a given user wanting to access the network between multiple parties and minimizes the possibility of improper dissemination of email header data as well as improper use of network resources (including server systems) by non-clients.
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1. A network access device for accessing a digital network, the network access device configured to:
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send, using a first network service provider entity to access the network, a message through the network to an access service provider entity; in response to sending the message, receive at least one credential from the access service provider entity through the network; contact a second network service provider entity in accordance with the credential received from the access service provider entity; and in response to contacting the second network service provider entity, receive a temporarily assigned network address from the second network service provider entity.
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