Title :
Securing Mesh Networks: A Novel Solution for Home Scenario
Author :
Prasad, Anand R.
Author_Institution :
DoCoMo Euro-Labs., Munich, Germany
Abstract :
This paper analyzes the security concerns of IEEE 802.11 WLAN based mesh networking for the home scenario. The paper also provides a novel solution to setup the wireless home area network (WHAN) with minimal user intervention. The proposed solution makes use of the concept of resurrecting duckling. Once the network is setup the proposed solution takes care that not only data but also management and control/signaling are secured. The paper also presents a security analysis of the novel solution.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; home computing; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network topology; telecommunication security; telecommunication signalling; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; IEEE 802.11 WLAN; WHAN; mesh network; resurrecting duckling; telecommunication network management; telecommunication security; telecommunication signalling; wireless home area network; Authorization; Communication system control; Communication system security; Data security; Mesh networks; TV; Technology management; Usability; Wireless LAN; Wiring; IEEE 802.11; WHAN; WLAN; security; usability;
Conference_Titel :
Communication Systems Software and Middleware, 2007. COMSWARE 2007. 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bangalore
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0613-7
DOI :
10.1109/COMSWA.2007.382598
