Methods and apparatus for accessing a secure network segment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8793774
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12415361

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In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a configuration request and a first key from a network device, granting a first class of access to the network device, sending a configuration instruction to the network device, receiving an association request from the network device, and granting a second class of access to the network device. The configuration request and the first key are received at a first time. The network device is outside a secure network segment at a first time. The first class of access is granted based on the first key. The configuration instruction is send in response to granting the first class of access. The association request includes a second key. The granting the second class of access is based on the second key.

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  • JUNIPER NETWORKS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dixit, Vineet Mountain View, US 7 323
Kumar, Jainendra Fremont, US 21 213
Seshachellum, Prabhu San Jose, US 4 132

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