Distributed wireless network security system

Methods, apparatuses and systems enabling a distributed wireless network security system. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless network system where security policies are automatically distributed and uniformly implemented across wireless network access points. Embodiments of...

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Main Author CALHOUN PATRICE R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.03.2008
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:Methods, apparatuses and systems enabling a distributed wireless network security system. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a wireless network system where security policies are automatically distributed and uniformly implemented across wireless network access points. Embodiments of the present invention address the situation where a malicious user moves to a different access point within a wireless network environment after failing to properly authenticate and/or associate at a first access point. Embodiments of the present invention enable an integrated, multi-layer network security system, wherein a security mechanism at one layer (e.g., link layer security mechanisms) can set policies based on information gleaned from operation of a security mechanism at another layer (e.g., application layer authentication servers).
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030407346