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USENIX Technical Program - Abstract - 13th Systems Administration Conference - LISA '99

NetReg: An Automated DHCP Registration System

Peter Valian and Todd K. Watson, Southwestern University

Abstract

NetReg is an automated system that requires an unknown DHCP client to register their hardware before gaining full network access. Through a simple web interface, the client is prompted for their user identification. Powerful scripts then retrieve the client's network fingerprint and store it along with the user's information in a database. The database provides administrators with real-time information for troubleshooting and auditing their networks. The entire system was developed utilizing unmodified, open source servers and in-house developed programs.
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