Network systems and methods for providing guest access
US8176536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/083
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure generally pertains to routers for providing guest access to networks. An integrated router in one exemplary embodiment comprises at least one local area network (LAN) interface, memory, and routing logic. The memory is configured to store security data. The routing logic is configured to enable a first LAN and to authenticate a user for accessing the first LAN based on the security data. The routing logic is configured to enable a second LAN in response to user input and to automatically disable the second LAN upon expiration of a specified time period. The routing logic is further configured to route messages communicated between a device of the second LAN and a wide area network (WAN) and to route messages through the first LAN.
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