DE102005040984A1 - Network connection for data communication, has authentication device connected to blocking device inside wiring box for determining if correct input data are fed into wiring box for switching blocking device in closed or released position - Google Patents

Abstract

The network connection has an authentication device that is connected electromechanically or wit the use of wires to a blocking device inside a wiring box (4). The authentication device determines if correct input data are fed into the wiring box for switching the blocking device in closed or released position. A switch or hub (1) is connected to the wiring box via patch cables (2) and a patch panel (3). The patch cables are connected to distribute the signals from the switch or hub to the patch panel. The patch cables are connected to the socket contacts of the patch panel. The panel has leads connected to the wiring box. The socket contact is provided with a mechanical closure for electromechanically closing or opening the socket openings.

Description

The The invention relates to a network connection for data transmission networks with a centrally located connection for active devices, in particular a switch / hub that uses a patch cable with a distributor connected in the form of a patch panel, wherein the patch panel means Connecting cables connected to junction boxes, the decentralized are arranged and sockets, such as ISDN sockets, in particular of type RJ 45.

In Network technology is used in structured cabling permanently installed connection cables from the switch / hub via the Patch panel of the central distributor to the junction boxes laid.

By appropriate routing in the distributor will make these doses a specific one Assigned service. about Time control and / or manual intervention by the IT manager can do this Cans can be activated or deactivated. With appropriate activation of the plug connection (the socket) of the socket connection can everyone gets access to the network. This is undesirable.

outgoing From this prior art, the invention is based on the object to protect a network connection against unauthorized use.

To solve this problem, the invention proposes that the socket has a mechanical locking part which electromechanically releases or blocks the socket insertion opening for insertion of a plug, or
in that the connection box in the line connection between its terminal strip connected to the patch panel and its socket has an electrical or electronic blocking element which disconnects or connects the line connection, and
an authentication device is provided which is connected by wire or preferably wirelessly to the electromechanical blocking part or the blocking element, by means of which the personal access data of an authorized user can be detected, wherein in the case of correct access data, a switching signal is transmitted to the electromechanical blocking part or the blocking element and this is switched to the release position or to the blocked position if the access data are incorrect.

advantageous Further developments are specified in the subclaims.

at a first inventive embodiment is the connection between terminal at the network outlet and contact disconnected or connected, depending on the desired state. A separate one authentication device serves to provide personal access data to determine and determine, for example, biometric data or a PIN code. The authorized user activates the data port by personal Authentication. This personal Information is evaluated. Is the verification of these data in order, so preferably by radio technology (RFID, ZigBee or similar) or by means of light (IR) to the data socket to be protected a signal sent for activation. Then the send and receive lines become switched between terminal and contact. As long as no valid Authentication is done, the connection between terminal remains and contact opened. It can then be achieved no network access. The separation of the connection can be both single-pole and double-pole, either on the transmitting, Reception or on both wire pairs done. For Gigabit Ethernet is too the corresponding separation on all four conductor pairs possible.

alternative can according to a second solution the Disconnection / connection of the connection between terminal and contact electromechanically released or locked by means of a slider become. It is also possible, to arrange a pin or the like in the corresponding socket, which is extended when the connection socket is blocked and plugging in of a plug while he drove back on identification and releases the socket for insertion of a corresponding element. In the former solution the connection or disconnection takes place, for example, with a relay.

One embodiment The invention is illustrated in the drawing and in the following described in more detail. It shows:

1 a corresponding network structure;

2 a junction box of the network connection and an associated authentication device, each in a schematic representation.

In 1 are essential components of a network connection shown. It is a network connection for data transmission networks with a centrally located connection for active devices, such as a switch hub 1 by means of a patch cable 2 with a distributor in the form of a patch panel 3 verbun that is. The patch panel 3 is by means of connecting cables with junction boxes 4 connected, which are arranged in a decentralized manner and have sockets for plugging corresponding plugs. In 2 is a corresponding junction box 4 shown with further details.

The junction box 4 points in the line connection between its with the patch panel 3 connected terminal block 5 and its socket 6 an electrical or electronic blocking element 7 , For example, a switch with relay on, which disconnects or turns on the line connection.

Furthermore, it is an authentication device 8th provided, which preferably wirelessly with the blocking element 7 communicated. The authentication device 8th has an input 9 For example, for biometrics or for a PIN code. This input device 9 stands with an evaluation logic 10 in conjunction, at which the input data taken by the input is compared with data stored in the evaluation logic. If the data match, the evaluation logic sends it to a sender 11 a signal is emitted, the transmitter 11 with a receiver 12 the junction box 4 communicates and the actuation of the blocking element 7 this is done.

The authorized user activates the corresponding data port by means of personal authentication at the entry 9 , These personal data are evaluated in the evaluation logic 10 , If this evaluation shows that the data are in order, then, for example, by means of radio technology or by means of infrared, to the protective data socket, in particular to the receiver 12 a command to activate the blocking element 7 Posted. The corresponding interrupted send and receive line between terminal and contact is then switched through. As long as no valid authentication takes place, the connection remains open. It can then be achieved no network access.

The Invention is not on the embodiment limited, but in the context of the Revelation often variable.

All new individual items disclosed in the description and / or drawing. and combination features are considered essential to the invention.

Claims (4)

Network connection for networks for data transmission with a centrally arranged connection for active devices, in particular a switch / hub ( 1 ) using a patch cable ( 2 ) with a distributor in the form of a patch panel ( 3 ), the patch panel ( 3 ) by means of connecting cables with junction boxes ( 4 ), which are arranged in a decentralized manner and have sockets ( 6 ), for example ISDN sockets, in particular of the type RJ 45, characterized in that the socket ( 6 ) has a mechanical locking member which electromechanically the socket insertion opening for inserting a plug releases or locks, or that the junction box ( 4 ) in the line connection between her with the patch panel ( 3 ) connected terminal block ( 5 ) and its socket ( 6 ) an electrical or electronic blocking element ( 7 ), which disconnects or connects the line connection, and that an authentication device ( 8th ), which is wired or preferably wirelessly connected to the electromechanical blocking part or the blocking element ( 7 ), by means of which the personal access data of an authorized user can be detected, wherein in the case of correct access data a switching signal to the electromechanical blocking part or the blocking element ( 7 ) is transmitted and this is switched to the release position or in the locked position. Network connection according to claim 1, characterized in that the authentication device ( 8th ) an input unit ( 9 ) for individual license plates, for example a PIN code, a fingerprint or an eye recognition, which are equipped with an evaluation logic ( 10 ) of the device and compares the input data with stored comparison data, wherein upon agreement of the input data with the comparison data via a transmitter ( 11 ) of the device a signal to one in the junction box ( 4 ) ( 12 ), which in turn transmits the blocking part or blocking element ( 7 ) switches. Network connection according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the electrical or electronic blocking element ( 7 ) the line connection unipolar or bipolar, on the transmitting and / or receiving conductors disconnects or switches. Network connection according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the line separation point by a Switching relay is formed.