Devices and methods for connecting client devices to a network

摘要

A system and method are provided for enabling a client device (18) to connect to a network (500). The method comprises: obtaining an authorization code (20) via a communication channel different from the network, the authorization code corresponding to the client device (18); and after detecting initiation of a security negotiation protocol by the client device (18)(502), using the authorization code (20) in at least one security negotiation operation (504).