System and method of restricting access to wireless local area network based on client location
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1. A method comprising determining whether to grant a client access to a wireless local area network based on a location of said client.
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A system and method for restricting access to a wireless local area network by a client based on the location of such client, such that access is denied or withdrawn to a client who is outside of such permitted area.
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- 1. A method comprising determining whether to grant a client access to a wireless local area network based on a location of said client.
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15. A system comprising:
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a signal receiver to determine a location of a client relative to a permitted area; and
a processor to withhold access of said client to said wireless local area network if said client is outside of said permitted area. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A computer system comprising:
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an access point;
a processor to restrict access of a client to a wireless local area network based upon location of a client; and
a security unit to issue an alert upon access attempts from outside a permitted area. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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28. An article comprising:
a storage medium, having stored thereon instructions, that when executed, results in the restriction of access of a client to a wireless local area network based upon the location of said client. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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