Secure wireless local area network (WLAN) for data and control traffic
US8880869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device receives capability information associated with a next hop device of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The device also determines, based on the capability information, whether the next hop device is capable of implementing security for traffic, where the security includes a media access control (MAC) security standard and a layer 2 link security standard. The device further creates, via the MAC security standard, a secure channel with the next hop device when the next hop device is capable of providing security for traffic.
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