Dynamic PSK for hotspots

摘要

Systems and methods for providing secured network access are provided. A user device located within range of a hotspot initiates a request sent via an open communication network associated with the hotspot. The request concerns secured network access at the hotspot by the user device. A unique pre-shared key is generated for the user device based on information in the received request and transmitted over the open communication network for display on a webpage accessible to the user device. The unique pre-shared key is stored in association with information regarding the user device. The user device may then use the unique pre-shared key in subsequent requests for secured network access.

主权项

1. A method for providing access to a computer network via a hotspot, the method comprising:
receiving a first request to access the computer network from a user device located within a range of the hotspot; redirecting the received request to an intermediary web portal server; transmitting to the user device a selectable option for a secure access or an open access to the computer network; receiving a selection from the user device regarding a secure access or an open access to the computer network; when the received selection is for a secure access to the computer network: generating and storing a pre-shared key unique to the user device; transmitting the pre-shared key for display on a webpage accessible by the user device; receiving a second request for securely accessing the computer network including the pre-shared key, from the user device; granting the secure access to the computer network to the user device responsive to the received second request and the received pre-shared key; and when the received selection is for an open access to the computer network, granting the open access to the computer network to the user device.