Method for organizing virtual networks while optimizing security
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1. A method of configuring an access device to include multiple virtual LANS (VLANs) based on security levels, the method comprising:
- enabling encryption in the access device;
selectively assigning one of a predetermined security level, multiple security levels, and no security level to each VLAN; and
setting a security association for each station associated with the access device, wherein the security association of a station determines its assigned VLAN.
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Abstract
An access point in a wireless communication system can be configured to include multiple virtual LANS (VLANs) based on security levels, thereby allowing secure traffic to be isolated from insecure traffic. Configuring the access point can include assigning a security level to each VLAN and setting a security association for each station associated with the access point. Based on this security association, each station can be assigned to an appropriate VLAN.
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1. A method of configuring an access device to include multiple virtual LANS (VLANs) based on security levels, the method comprising:
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enabling encryption in the access device; selectively assigning one of a predetermined security level, multiple security levels, and no security level to each VLAN; and setting a security association for each station associated with the access device, wherein the security association of a station determines its assigned VLAN. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of isolating more secure traffic from less secure traffic in a wireless communication system, the method comprising:
building an association between multiple virtual LANS (VLANs) and security levels, wherein a first VLAN having a first security level facilitates the more secure traffic and a second VLAN having a second security level facilitates the less secure traffic, wherein each security level is selectable between a single security level, multiple security levels, and no security level. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A wireless communication system comprising:
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an access device; and a plurality of stations associated with the access device, each station being assigned to a virtual LAN (VLAN) based on a security level associated with that station, each security level being user-selectable between a single security level, multiple security levels, and no security level.
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