Rogue AP roaming prevention
US7486666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and/or a method that facilitates enhancing security in a wireless network for a mobile device that can connect to an access point by providing the mobile device with an association control list for intrusion protection is provided. A mobile device can utilize a wireless connection with at least one access point. In particular, the system includes a security component that utilizes the association control list to provide at least one of a valid access point to which the mobile can connect and a rogue access point to which the mobile device is not to connect, allowing the mobile device to eliminate and/or filter out any harmful access points that can be a potential safety hazard.
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