Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide constant support against fraudulent cable devices maintaining unauthorized connectivity and utilizing data lines illegally within an entire network regardless of the number of DHCP servers. Embodiments maintain an updated database which is mined for duplicate MAC (Media Access Control) addresses and utilizes the assigned IPs to communicate with the devices via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) comparing their system description Object Identifier (OID) value with the stored value located in the device Management Information (MI) database. When a fraudulent device is found, a series of events is triggered which discontinues service as well as bans the fraudulent device from reconnecting to the network.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a computer implemented method and system for sampling battery runtime-related information from the batteries to provide an ongoing estimate of the remaining runtime left at a remote location based, at least in part, on a combination of computing techniques and statistical and mathematical models.