AUTHENTICATION FOR RELAY DEPLOYMENT

摘要

Techniques for proving enterprise mode security for relays are disclosed. For example, enterprise mode security based on IEEE 802.1x is provided for relays or other similar devices to extend the coverage of access point hotspots or other similar access point use cases. According to one aspect, a relay incorporates an authentication client associated with an authentication server. According to another aspect, a four address format is employed for tunneling messages via a relay between a station and an access point. According to another aspect, a cryptographic master key associated with an access point and a station is provided to a relay to enable the relay to be an authenticator for the station.

主权项

1. An apparatus for communication, wherein the apparatus is configured to be associated with a second apparatus and the apparatus is configured to be authenticated to a server, the apparatus comprising:
a first communication device configured to receive a cryptographic master key from the server; and a second communication device configured to send the cryptographic master key to the second apparatus.