Wireless Network Access Control via Automated Messaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Administering access to a secured wireless local network without user input of a network password is challenging, especially when the administrator is not present or available to provide the password, and remembering or locating the password can be difficult.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that automatically sends an access request message to the administrator's messaging address, allowing them to grant access to a wireless-enabled device without requiring user input of the network password, by incorporating identification information from the device and providing selectable options for access or denial.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a network password is required for access, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an automated access request message system that acts as an intermediary between the wireless device and the administrator. Instead of requiring direct password entry, the system sends automated messages with device identification information to the administrator, who can then grant access remotely. This mediator eliminates the need for users to manually input passwords while maintaining security through automated verification and administrator control.
2Reliability
If manual password entry is required, then security control is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating and sending access request messages containing device identification information before actual access is needed. The administrator receives these messages in advance and can pre-approve devices, eliminating the need for real-time password entry and administrative intervention during the access moment. This preliminary automation significantly reduces the time required for access while maintaining security control.
3Reliability
If password memorization is required, then security is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically generating access request messages that include the wireless device's identification information. Instead of requiring users to remember or locate passwords, the system autonomously prepares and sends the necessary access information to the administrator. This self-service mechanism eliminates password memorization requirements while maintaining security through automated device identification and administrator approval.
Data Source
AI summary
A particular method includes receiving a request to access a secured wireless local network at a security device of the secured wireless local network from a wireless-enabled device that is not authorized to access the secured wireless local network when the request is received. The method includes receiving identification information from the wireless-enabled device at the security device. The method also includes automatically sending an access request message from the security device to at least one messaging address. The access request message provides a recipient of the access request message with at least a portion of the identification information and a selectable option to allow the wireless-enabled device access to the secured wireless local network without requiring user input of a network password associated with the secured wireless local network via the wireless-enabled device.