Method and apparatus of integrating link layer security into...

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Smithers, Matthew B (Department: 2137)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Protection at a particular protocol layer

Reexamination Certificate

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10676390

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing link layer security in a Physical Layer Transceiver (PHY) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise analog circuitry configured to interface with a data transmission medium, digital circuitry configured to interface with a Media Access Controller (MAC); and an crypto engine coupled to the digital circuitry.

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