METHOD AND APPARATUS OF INTEGRATING LINK LAYER SECURITY INTOA PHYSICAL LAYER TRANSCEIVER

摘要

An apparatus for providing link layer security link layer security in a Physical Layer Transcevier (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 a crypto engine coupled to the digital circuitr y.