Handling unsolicited probe responses
US12081986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples of techniques for handling unsolicited probe responses are disclosed. In an example, occurrence of an attack on an access point (AP) in an enterprise Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is detected based on an unsolicited probe response and Robust Security Network Information Element (RSN IE). Responsive to detecting the attack, unsolicited probe responses at the AP is disabled. Further, Fast initial Link Setup (FILS) discovery at the AP is enabled.
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