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 secured network access, the method comprising:
storing information in memory regarding a plurality of user devices each associated with a different pre-shared key unique to the respective user device; receiving a request initiated by a user device located within a range of a hotspot, the request sent via an open communication network associated with the hotspot and concerning access to a secured communication network associated with the hotspot; and executing instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by a processor:
identifies a pre-shared key included in the request from the requesting user device,accesses the stored information to determine that the identified pre-shared key is associated with the requesting user device,authenticates the requesting user device based on the identified pre-shared key and the stored information, andgrants the requesting user device access to the secured communication network associated with the hotspot.