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Methods and apparatus for connecting to virtual networks using non supplicant authentication

  • US 7,869,436 B1
  • Filed: 10/13/2005
  • Issued: 01/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for allowing a device to communicate using a virtual network, the method comprising:

  • assigning a network address to the device, the network address selected from a plurality of network addresses that can be assigned to any of a plurality of virtual networks;

    authorizing the device to be included in each of the plurality of virtual networks, wherein the device is configured to maintain the assigned network address when the device is included in any one of the plurality of virtual networks;

    receiving a request to authenticate the device;

    determining a virtual network on which to assign the device, the virtual network selected from the plurality of virtual networks; and

    authenticating the device to be included in the assigned virtual network based on the request to authenticate.

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