SECURE SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR NETWORKS AND METHOD FOR SECURE SWITCHING

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for secure switching of a roaming wireless terminal. The system includes a network having a first access point for communicating with the wireless terminal, and a second access point for communicating. The first access point also generates a first authentication information with the wireless terminal and connects the wireless terminal with the network upon authentication of the wireless terminal based on the first authentication information. The first access point also transmits the first authentication information to the second access point via the network upon authentication of the wireless terminal. The second access point also connects the wireless terminal with the network using the first authentication information.