Network communications security enhancing
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1. A communication method comprising:
- initializing a communication device;
examining one or more communication selectivity parameters; and
altering power based upon analysis of said communication selectivity parameters.
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Abstract
The present invention facilitates security maintenance in a communication network. Present invention embodiments adjust power level and/or communication permission based upon designated parameters. The designated parameters can include time indications, days of the week, failed access attempts, source and destination indications and/or information content indications. For example, a present invention system and method can reduce and/or turn off power to a wireless communication port during designated intervals (e.g., during non standard work hours) and prevent unauthorized access via the wireless communication port.
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17 Claims
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1. A communication method comprising:
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initializing a communication device;
examining one or more communication selectivity parameters; and
altering power based upon analysis of said communication selectivity parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A communication device comprising:
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a plurality of ports for forwarding communication packets;
a memory for storing designated parameters; and
a power controller component for selectively controlling power to said plurality of communication ports, wherein said power to said plurality of communication ports is selectively reduced and/or increased based upon designated parameters. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A communication system comprising:
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a means for transmitting information;
a means for controlling power to said means for transmitting information, where in said power is selectively increased/reduced in accordance with designated parameters.
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