Fast authentication methods for handovers between IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs

  • Authors:
  • M. S. Bargh;R. J. Hulsebosch;E. H. Eertink;A. Prasad;H. Wang;P. Schoo

  • Affiliations:
  • Telematica Instituut, Enschede, the Netherlands;Telematica Instituut, Enschede, the Netherlands;Telematica Instituut, Enschede, the Netherlands;DoCoMo Euro Labs GmbH, Munich, Germany;DoCoMo Euro Labs GmbH, Munich, Germany;DoCoMo Euro Labs GmbH, Munich, Germany

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2nd ACM international workshop on Wireless mobile applications and services on WLAN hotspots
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Improving authentication delay is a key issue for achieving seamless handovers across networks and domains. This paper presents an overview of fast authentication methods when roaming within or across IEEE 802.11 Wireless-LANs. Besides this overview, the paper analyses the applicability of IEEE 802.11f and Seamoby solutions to enable fast authentication for inter-domain handovers. The paper proposes a number of possible changes to these solutions (typically in terms of network architectures and/or required trust relationships) for inter-domain operation. In addition, the paper identifies the crucial research issues therein. Possible solutions and directions for future research include: update to security infrastructure, inter-layer communication and discovery of appropriate networks.