Network client validation of network management frames
US8713626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for use in a wireless client that includes one or more wireless network interfaces for communicating with at least one access point wherein the method enables the wireless client to validate the authenticity and integrity of received management frames. The method includes receiving a protected wireless network management frame from an access point verifying a message integrity check (MIC) appended to the protected wireless network management frame. One or more security policies are then conditionally applied based on a failure to verify the MIC.
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