Non-Cellular Access Authentication via Gateway Registration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face challenges in authenticating terminal devices accessing networks via non-cellular mechanisms, particularly non-3GPP devices, as existing solutions do not adequately address the authentication and security of such devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for authenticating devices with non-cellular access, involving a registration request and authentication process that includes transmitting a registration request indicating non-cellular access, receiving authentication messages, and establishing connections using security information, ensuring secure communication between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If authentication for non-cellular devices is implemented, then network security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway function as an intermediary between non-cellular devices and the core network. This gateway handles the authentication process by interacting with both the device and the authentication server, thereby improving network security while managing the complexity at a centralized point rather than distributing it across all network elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication system is segmented into distinct functional components: the gateway function that receives registration requests, the authentication server that verifies credentials, and the core network that enforces security policies. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks, improving overall security while making the complex authentication process more manageable and maintainable.
2Reliability
If registration and authentication processes are added for non-cellular access, then network security is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authentication where devices are registered and authenticated in advance before actual data transmission begins. The gateway function processes registration requests and obtains authentication results beforehand, so that when data needs to be transmitted, the security verification is already complete, reducing the time loss during actual communication.
3Reliability
If authentication mechanisms are implemented for non-3GPP devices, then network security is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway function is designed as a universal component that can handle authentication for multiple types of non-cellular devices (WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) and support various authentication methods. This multi-functionality allows the system to improve security across different access technologies without proportionally increasing system complexity, as a single gateway handles diverse authentication scenarios.
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AI summary
Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to authentication for device with non-cellular access. A first apparatus transmits, to a second apparatus, a registration request for a third apparatus. The registration request at least indicates that the third apparatus is accessing a network via a non-cellular mechanism. The first apparatus further receives, from the second apparatus, a first message indicating that the third apparatus is authenticated. Based on the receipt of the first message, the first apparatus further transmits security information to a fourth apparatus for establishing a connection between the third and fourth apparatuses. In this way, the third apparatus can be authenticated. In addition, secure connection can be established between the third and fourth apparatuses.