Method and arrangements for enhanced wireless access signalling in a wireless local area network

An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for improved access signalling in a wireless local area network. The object is achieved by a method in an access point 110 for providing network access information to a wireless endpoint device 140, 142, 144. The wireless endpoint device 1...

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Main Authors AHLBÄCK HANS, HAKALA HARRI
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.11.2014
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:An object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for improved access signalling in a wireless local area network. The object is achieved by a method in an access point 110 for providing network access information to a wireless endpoint device 140, 142, 144. The wireless endpoint device 140, 142, 144 is located within the coverage of a wireless local area network 100. The wireless local area network 100 comprises the access point 110. The method is characterized by the step of sending 220, 540 an information message 225 to the wireless endpoint device 140,142, 144. The information message 225 comprises an access point information 205 indicating whether the wireless local area network 100 is intended for public use or private use.
Bibliography:Application Number: US200913139488