Patent ID: 7916663
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of configuring an ad-hoc wireless network between an authenticator and a plurality of wireless devices seeking authentication, the method comprising: assigning a wireless device as the authenticator; receiving a first setup message transmitted from a first device seeking authentication to the authenticator; initiating a first handshake process between the authenticator and the first device seeking authentication; receiving a second setup message transmitted from a second device seeking authentication to the authenticator, wherein the second setup message is received by the authenticator prior to completion of the first handshake process; initiating a second handshake process between the authenticator and the second device seeking authentication, wherein the second handshake process is initiated prior to completion of the first handshake process; completing the first handshake process; and completing the second handshake process.