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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2004
James Albert Brenton, Olathe, KS (US);
Matthew Hermstedt, Olathe, KS (US);
Michael Lee Martin, Overland Park, KS (US);
David Wayne Reece, Harrisonville, MO (US);
James Albert Brenton, Olathe, KS (US);
Matthew Hermstedt, Olathe, KS (US);
Michael Lee Martin, Overland Park, KS (US);
David Wayne Reece, Harrisonville, MO (US);
Embarq Holdings Company, LLC, Overland Park, KS (US);
Abstract
A system and method for establishing centralized, out-of-band access to remote network elements is provided. Status and other information can be securely retrieved from the remote elements. One or more servers observe and manage a plurality of remote elements using modem-to-modem communications between a modem bank and a remote modem. Requests are submitted through a central mediation point, thereby allowing central control of user profiles and a collection of security audit log information. One or more authentication mechanisms provide enforced security measures and trusted communication paths between a user and a remote element. Remote elements can be securely monitored and administered from a central location.