Methods and apparatus for secure cable modem provisioning

Details Methods and apparatus for secure cable modem provisioning Methods and apparatus for secure cable modem provisioning

2002-09-12

2010-06-15

Bates, Kevin (Department: 2456)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

C709S221000, C709S225000, C709S226000, C709S228000, C709S229000, C725S111000, C725S119000

Reexamination Certificate

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07739359

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are provided for enhancing security and features during cable modem configuration. According to various embodiments, a cable network head end is configured to ensure that a cable modem subscriber registers with its assigned configuration profile. Techniques for verifying parameters in a received configuration profile, enhancing authentication, preventing access to provisioning servers, securing communications, and enhancing feature sets are provided.

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