Two-tiered authorization and authentication for a cable data delivery system

作者: Scott E. Hrastar , Roy A. Bowcutt

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关键词: Computer networkUser identifierUpstream (networking)PasswordCable televisionAuthenticationComputer scienceElectronic serial numberPath (computing)Authorization

摘要: Apparatus for a cable television subscriber to log onto computer network with modem over an upstream path using USERID and password. The validates the password stored database of valid USERIDs associated passwords. After are validated, then provides it electronic serial number validation against authorized numbers. Upon additional modem's number, is use network.