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Secure authentication and network management system for wireless LAN applications

  • US 20060072527A1
  • Filed: 03/03/2005
  • Published: 04/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A Wi-Fi wireless local area network comprising:

  • At least one access point device having a Wi-Fi radio;

    A plurality of end user devices attachable to the network forming nodes thereof, each end user device having input plugs for coupling accessories thereto;

    An authentication device for authenticating the end user devices attached to the network; and

    A plurality of authenticating keys, with each key attachable to an input plug of an end user device, each key containing a validation certificate therein, wherein the authentication device verifies the presence of a current validation certificate on a key coupled to the end users device prior to granting access to the network.

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