Authentication for devices located in cable networks

Details Authentication for devices located in cable networks Authentication for devices located in cable networks

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Moazzami, Nasser (Department: 2436)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

C726S003000, C726S004000, C726S005000, C726S006000, C726S007000, C725S111000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07865727

ABSTRACT:
An extensible authentication framework is used in cable networks such as Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) cable networks. The authentication scheme allows for centralized authentication of cable modems, as well as authentication of the cable network by cable modems. Additionally, the authentication scheme allows a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) to authenticate devices downstream from cable modems, such as Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) devices.

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