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Method for organizing virtual networks while optimizing security

US7546458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/4645
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An access point in a wireless communication system can be configured to include multiple virtual LANS (VLANs) based on security levels, thereby allowing secure traffic to be isolated from insecure traffic. Configuring the access point can include assigning a security level to each VLAN and setting a security association for each station associated with the access point. Based on this security association, each station can be assigned to an appropriate VLAN.

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