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The network connection takes place seamlessly – i.e. without the
user having to do anything at all. It is no longer necessary for the
terminal to be on an active list of access points to which the user
agrees to connect. Nor is it necessary to enter account information into
a browser. Passpoint uses a consistent interface, and the connection
process is automatic. In addition, the choice of peripheral device can
always be made automatically for multiple types of identification
information. Passpoint uses SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards
for authentication; these cards are also very widely used in modernday cellphone networks. Passpoint also uses username/password
combinations and certificates. No intervention on the part of the user
is needed to establish a connection to a trusted network.
All Passpoint connections are secured with WPA2-Enterprise for
authentication and connectivity, thus offering a level of security
comparable to that of cellular networks. Passpoint improves upon
WPA2-Business, adding functions capable of containing the known
types of attack in deployments for public Wi-Fi networks.
Passpoint can also be used to instantaneously open accounts when
the user does not have a subscription to a telecom operator. This
process is also standardized and unified for the establishment a new
user account at the access point, using the same account-creation
method employed by all Wi-Fi Passpoint service providers.
Passpoint creates a global platform centered on four protocols
based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Standardized and
supported by all manufacturers in the area of security, this protocol is
very widely employed today. The authentication methods EAP-SIM,
EAP-AKA and EAP-TLS enable mobile operators to use the same
authentication solutions for cellular and Wi-Fi.
In addition to ease of use because of transparent authentication,
Passpoint offers numerous advantages to service providers and users –
in particular, the following:
– internet for electronic devices without a browser. Passpoint’s
authentication method does not require a browser, facilitating the use
of electronic devices such as cameras, onboard devices in cars,
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The network connection takes place seamlessly – i.e. without the
user having to do anything at all. It is no longer necessary for the
terminal to be on an active list of access points to which the user
agrees to connect. Nor is it necessary to enter account information into
a browser. Passpoint uses a consistent interface, and the connection
process is automatic. In addition, the choice of peripheral device can
always be made automatically for multiple types of identification
information. Passpoint uses SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards
for authentication; these cards are also very widely used in modernday cellphone networks. Passpoint also uses username/password
combinations and certificates. No intervention on the part of the user
is needed to establish a connection to a trusted network.
All Passpoint connections are secured with WPA2-Enterprise for
authentication and connectivity, thus offering a level of security
comparable to that of cellular networks. Passpoint improves upon
WPA2-Business, adding functions capable of containing the known
types of attack in deployments for public Wi-Fi networks.
Passpoint can also be used to instantaneously open accounts when
the user does not have a subscription to a telecom operator. This
process is also standardized and unified for the establishment a new
user account at the access point, using the same account-creation
method employed by all Wi-Fi Passpoint service providers.
Passpoint creates a global platform centered on four protocols
based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). Standardized and
supported by all manufacturers in the area of security, this protocol is
very widely employed today. The authentication methods EAP-SIM,
EAP-AKA and EAP-TLS enable mobile operators to use the same
authentication solutions for cellular and Wi-Fi.
In addition to ease of use because of transparent authentication,
Passpoint offers numerous advantages to service providers and users –
in particular, the following:
– internet for electronic devices without a browser. Passpoint’s
authentication method does not require a browser, facilitating the use
of electronic devices such as cameras, onboard devices in cars,
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