Rogue access point detection in wireless networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7716740
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11242884

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Methods to detect rogue access points (APs) and prevent unauthorized wireless access to services provided by a communication network are provided. A mobile station (MS) reports to a serving AP the received signal strength (RSS) for all APs in the area it travels. The serving AP detect a rogue AP based on inconsistencies perceived in the RSS reports, assessed during the handover phase or whilst the communication is active.

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  • WSOU INVESTMENTS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barbeau, Michel Ottawa, CA 5 166
Robert, Jean-Marc Ottawa, CA 18 520

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