Patent ID: 7974622
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. One or more tangible computer-readable media having computer-useable instructions embodied thereon for performing a method of authorizing a device to authenticate onto a network from a base station, the method comprising: receiving a Media Access Control identifier of the device at a provisioning system, wherein the provisioning system allows or prevents high-speed wireless data services to the device; receiving a base station location identifier of the base station at the provisioning system; determining by the provisioning system if the device is authorized to authenticate onto the network from the base station based on an evaluation of the Media Access Control identifier and base station location identifier, wherein determining by the provisioning system comprises determining if the Media Access Control identifier and the base station location identifier are associated together in a database; authorizing the device to authenticate onto the network when it is determined that the device is authorized to receive service at the base station; and authenticating the device with at least an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server.