Hybrid networking master passphrase
US8745695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a passphrase-based security setup for a hybrid network including multiple network interfaces configured for communicating over one or more communication media are provided. The method includes receiving a passphrase from a user at a network interface of the multiple network interfaces. The received passphrase is then used for authenticating the device for one or more network interfaces. The authentication can be performed irrespective of a communication medium used by the network interfaces.
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