Authentication and encryption method and apparatus for a wireless local access network
US7797530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention pertains to the field of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). This invention allows a secure connection of a user client station to a base unit. The secure connection comprises the use of authentication and encryption means. The base unit comprises a switching unit, at least one firewall, an authentication/encryption unit and at least one port device. The invention also provides a secure roaming scheme when a roaming is performed by a wireless user.
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