Wireless nodes with security key
A method of commissioning wireless node devices in a private wireless network without compromising the security of the network, and also wireless devices adapted to commission and to be commissioned in such a manner. A commission key is provided out-of-band for use in commissioning the wireless node...
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Zusammenfassung: | A method of commissioning wireless node devices in a private wireless network without compromising the security of the network, and also wireless devices adapted to commission and to be commissioned in such a manner. A commission key is provided out-of-band for use in commissioning the wireless node device and an identification key is provided for uniquely identifying the wireless node device on the private wireless network. An encrypted network key for the private wireless network is also provided over the wireless medium and is decrypted using an encryption key generated from the commission key and the identification key. The decrypted network key is used to associate the wireless node device with the private wireless network. The method and devices find particular application in wireless lighting systems, and the control thereof. |
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