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Abstract

A mobile station wirelessly communicates with an access point during an awake mode of the mobile station through a wireless network and avoids attacks from an attacking station. The mobile station includes a detecting module, an attack-proof module, and a data transmission module. The detecting mobile is configured for detecting a fake null frame from the wireless network during the awake mode. The fake null frame is for interrupting communication between the mobile station and the access point in order for the mobile station to enter a power saving mode. The attack-proof module is configured for transmitting an attack-proof frame to the access point so as to notify the access point that the mobile station has not entered into the power saving mode. The data transmission module is for transmitting data to the access point and receiving data from the access point. A method for avoiding attacks is also provided.

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