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WiMAX networks provide broadband data access to mobile as well as stationary users. While the wireless link is based on the 802.16e-2005 specification developed by IEEE, a complete network architecture “behind the base station” with global roaming support has been specified by the WiMAX forum. The security architecture for these networks covers EAP/AAA-based secure network access, secure bootstrapping of macro mobility based on Mobile IP, and secure over-the-air provisioning. Specific solutions have been standardized to support combined or separate device and user authentication.
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Falk, R., Günther, C., Kröselberg, D., Lior, A. (2009). Mobile WiMAX Network Security. In: Schmidt, A.U., Lian, S. (eds) Security and Privacy in Mobile Information and Communication Systems. MobiSec 2009. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 17. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04434-2_22
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