METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK USING A VISUAL CODE

A method for connecting a wireless communication device to a wireless network using a visual code includes reading the visual code that includes an access token that is associated with a wireless access point of the wireless network. The method further includes establishing a secure channel with the wireless access point, and sending the access token to the wireless access point over the secure channel, wherein the access token is used for network access control. Moreover, the method includes receiving security key information from the wireless access point over the secure channel, wherein the security key information is different than the access token. Additionally, the method includes establishing a secure link with the wireless access point using the security key information.