| 摘要 |
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for automating authentication of a user. In one embodiment, a method calls for detecting an authentication event at a wireless communication device to gain access to a first wireless network through an access point associated with the first wireless network, automatically obtaining a credential from a second wireless network in response to the authentication event, and authenticating the user based on the credential to establish a connection between the wireless communication device and the first wireless network. A client-server based communication system includes a client module at a wireless communication device for user authentication of a Wi-Fi device to a Wi-Fi network through an access point associated therewith. For the purposes of authentication, the client-server based communication system further includes a server module with which the client module may automatically exchange signaling messages, such as short message service messages over a wide area network. Such a Wi-Fi user authentication process may, for example, substantially simplify access at a Wi-Fi hotspot in a wireless local area network, reducing manual actions or steps. As a result, a wireless user may be authenticated relatively fast. By offering a desired user experience, user-acceptance of a wireless communication device and/or service may be increased.
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