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ADVANCED NETWORK CHARACTERIZATION

  • US 20110208866A1
  • Filed: 01/11/2011
  • Published: 08/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining whether to establish a connection between a computer and a network, the method comprising:

  • receiving first network information from a network;

    determining a first trust level for the network by matching the network information to provisioning information, wherein the provisioning information indicates the first trust level and an authentication method of the network;

    verifying that network supports the authentication method, wherein the verifying includes exchanging information with the network;

    after verifying that the network supports the authentication method, establishing a connection to the network, wherein the connection provides access to an Internet.

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