Abstract: Methods relate to providing limited temporary access to a web site to visitors who desire to experience all the features provided by this site before becoming a member. The temporary access privileges may be limited by duration, which is counted from the initial access request, or by number of accesses. At the end of the temporary access period, the visitor may be given additional access privileges before being permanently denied access. The user may be identified either by the IP address assigned to the user device or by the user's e-mail address.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for control and supervision of residential control in a broadband network (10). It comprises at least one of the following features port control, class of service assurance, forced direction for network login, abuse and anti-spoof protection, provided by hardware and software broadband network (10) dedicated means (22, 24, 26, 28, 30). Thereby the system is providing services differentiation for customers to the network (10).