Security in multiple wireless local area networks
US7173923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless local area network is provided with simplified RF ports which are configured to provide lower level media access control functions. Higher level media access control functions are provided in a cell controller, which may service one or more RF ports that are capable of operating based on a pre-assigned security level. Mobile units can also be configured with the higher level media access control functions being performed in a host processor.
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