Wireless AP Guest Access via Emergency Attach
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional private wireless networks do not provide guest access to unregistered User Equipment (UE), leading to unauthorized access issues, as they require full employee-level privileges for network access, which is undesirable for non-employee users.
Innovation Solution
A wireless Access Point (AP) initiates an emergency attach procedure to bypass security requirements, obtaining authorization for guest access and configuring an eSIM profile for limited network access, allowing segmentation of guest traffic from employee traffic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional private wireless networks require full employee-level privileges for network access, then network security is maintained, but guest access capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network access privileges into multiple levels: full employee privileges and limited guest privileges. The guest attach procedure creates a separate, restricted access pathway that divides the network access control into distinct authorization tiers, allowing guests to obtain limited network access without full employee privileges while maintaining security through differentiated access rights.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary guest attach procedure as a mediator between complete network access denial and full employee-level access. This intermediate procedure acts as a controlled gateway that grants guests limited network connectivity through a separate authorization mechanism, bypassing the need for full employee credentials while maintaining security boundaries.
2Ease of operation
If emergency attach procedure is initiated for unregistered UE, then guest access is enabled, but security requirements are bypassed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic security requirements where the authentication process adapts based on UE registration status. Registered UEs follow the standard strict authentication procedure, while unregistered UEs triggering the emergency attach procedure receive dynamic, relaxed security requirements that enable guest access. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to maintain security for regular users while providing ease of operation for guests.
Data Source
AI summary
In one example, a wireless Access Point (AP) is configured to provide network connectivity between a User Equipment (UE) and a private wireless network. The wireless AP obtains, from the private wireless network, an indication that the UE is unregistered with the private wireless network. In response to the indication that the UE is unregistered with the private wireless network, the wireless AP provides, to the private wireless network, an indication to initiate an emergency attach procedure with respect to the UE. In response to the indication to initiate the emergency attach procedure, the wireless AP obtains, from the private wireless network, an indication that the UE is authorized to access the private wireless network. In response to the indication that the UE is authorized to access the private wireless network, the wireless AP provides guest access to the private wireless network on behalf of the UE.