Approach for configuring Wi-Fi devices

Details Approach for configuring Wi-Fi devices Approach for configuring Wi-Fi devices

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Nguyen, Steven H (Department: 2473)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S338000, C455S426200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974236

ABSTRACT:
According to an approach for configuring Wi-Fi devices, a wireless access point changes its mode of operation from a normal operating mode to a configuration operating mode to configure one or more Wi-Fi devices. When operating in the configuration operating mode, it is more difficult for an eavesdropper to intercept messages between the wireless access point and the Wi-Fi devices being configured. Upon completion of the configuration process, the wireless access point changes its mode of operation from the configuration operating mode back to the normal operating mode. This approach reduces the likelihood of an eavesdropper intercepting configuration messages exchanged between a wireless access point and one or more Wi-Fi devices during the configuration process. The approach also allows automated configuration of Wi-Fi devices and reduces the amount of user interaction required to configure Wi-Fi devices.

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