METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE SECURE ACCESS TO WIRELESS NETWORK
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1. A method comprising:
- initiating at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network, the mobile device located remote from the wireless network;
receiving traffic from a wireless client device at the mobile device; and
transmitting the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection;
wherein the mobile device extends the wireless network to the remote location.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes initiating at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network, receiving traffic from a wireless client device at the mobile device, and transmitting the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection. The mobile device is located remote from the wireless network. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed.
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1. A method comprising:
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initiating at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network, the mobile device located remote from the wireless network; receiving traffic from a wireless client device at the mobile device; and transmitting the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection; wherein the mobile device extends the wireless network to the remote location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor for initiating at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network located remote from the mobile device, receiving traffic from a wireless client device, and transmitting the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection; and memory for storing an identifier for the wireless controller; wherein the mobile device extends the wireless network to the remote location. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. Logic encoded on one or more tangible computer readable media for execution and when executed operable to:
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initiate at a mobile device, a secure connection with a wireless controller of a wireless network located remote from the mobile device; receive traffic from a wireless client device at the mobile device; and transmit the traffic to the wireless controller over the secure connection; wherein the mobile device extends the wireless network to the remote location. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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