Location-based access control for wireless local area networks

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2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Taylor, Barry W (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Zoned or cellular telephone system

C455S404200, C455S435100, C455S456100, C455S456200, C455S456300

Reexamination Certificate

active

10180527

ABSTRACT:
A wireless local area network (LAN), and a method of operating the same, prevents unauthorized users from accessing the wireless LAN. A signal strength of a station attempting to access the wireless LAN is measured. If the signal strength is less than a predetermined threshold value, the system concludes that the station is outside of an authorized geographical area. Such a station attempting to establish a connection is characterized as an unauthorized station, and access to the wireless LAN is denied. The system may also periodically verify that authorized stations remain within the authorized geographical area. A station that has moved outside of the authorized geographical area can be notified or denied further access to the wireless LAN.

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