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System and method for a secure multi-level network access mechanism using virtual service set identifier broadcast

US8166309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer program product for network management, including masking a true service set identifier (SSID) in beacon frame; and broadcasting the beacon frame with the masked true SSID, whereby an authorized device retrieve the true SSID from the broadcast beacon frame.

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