Title :
Securing WLAN offload of cellular networks using subscriber residential access gateways
Author :
Melzer, J. ; Slevinsky, J.
Abstract :
We present and compare architectures for using a fleet of high-speed Internet subscriber residential gateways to build a hotspot network for offload of cellular data-traffic. We address the central challenges of meeting the security and ease of use expectations of cellular telephony in implementation on popular smartphones and gateways. Attention is given to security shortcomings in the client software of handsets and to the difference between support of security protocols and user interaction that promotes security.
Keywords :
Internet; cellular radio; internetworking; mobile handsets; telecommunication security; telecommunication traffic; wireless LAN; WLAN offload; cellular data-traffic; cellular networks; cellular telephony; client software; high-speed Internet subscriber residential gateways; hotspot network; security protocols; smartphones; user interaction; Authentication; Communication system security; Encryption; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Logic gates; Wireless communication; Cellular Offload; Hotspot; Security; WiFi;
Conference_Titel :
Consumer Electronics (ICCE), 2011 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8711-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICCE.2011.5722930