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Rogue AP roaming prevention

US7486666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 28, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 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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