A Security Framework for Hybrid Broadband over Power Line (BPL)/Wireless Networks

Author

Drakakis, Konstantinos E. ; Kapareliotis, Evangelos ; Domouhtsidis, Fotios ; Cottis, Panayotis G.

Author_Institution

Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens, Athens

fYear

2007

fDate

3-7 Sept. 2007

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

4

Abstract

In this paper we propose a security architecture solution for hybrid network spanning a complex of wireless coverage areas over a Broadband Power Line core network. The solution proposed includes AAA integration to provide access to the end user as well as monitoring capabilities to the network operator. Both components of the network have a common authentication interface using Extensive Authentication Protocol (EAP) methods. A security suite for the BPL component utilizing EAP is also introduced.

Keywords

broadband networks; carrier transmission on power lines; protocols; radio networks; telecommunication security; AAA integration; BPL; EAP methods; broadband power line core network; extensive authentication protocol; hybrid broadband over power line-wire networks; Authentication; Communication system security; Computer security; Land mobile radio; Mobile communication; National security; Power line communications; Programmable control; Repeaters; Wireless networks; Broadband Power Line Communications; EAP; Hybrid networks; Security architectures;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 2007. PIMRC 2007. IEEE 18th International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Athens

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1144-3

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-1144-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PIMRC.2007.4394180

Filename

4394180