RESET BUTTON FOR SELECTIVE SECURE ACCESS TO A NETWORK
An electronic device that selectively enables secure access to a network is described. During operation, the electronic device may receive an access request. For example, the access request may correspond to activation of or a change in a state of: a physical user-interface device in the electronic device; or a virtual icon displayed in a user interface on a display. In response to receiving the access request, the electronic device may display, on the display, information that specifies an identifier of the network (such as a service set identifier or SSID) and a passphrase (such as a dynamic pre-share key or DPSK) associated with a location of the electronic device (such as a hotel room), where the passphrase enables secure access to the network that is proximate to the location. In some embodiments, the information may include a two-dimensional (2D) quick response (QR) code or another type of graphical pattern.
1 . An electronic device, comprising:
a display;
a processor coupled to the display; and
memory, coupled to the processor, configured to store program instructions, wherein, when executed by the processor, the program instructions cause the electronic device to perform operations comprising:
receiving an access request; and
in response to receiving access request, displaying, on the display, information that specifies an identifier of a network and a passphrase associated with a location of the electronic device, wherein the passphrase enables secure access to the network that is proximate to the location.
2 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the passphrase comprises a dynamic pre-share key (DPSK).
3 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the access request corresponds to activation of or a change in a state of: a physical user-interface device in the electronic device; or a virtual icon displayed in a user interface on the display.
4 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the operations comprise, in response to the access request, selecting the passphrase from a set of predetermined passphrases.
5 . The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the electronic device comprises an interface circuit configured to communicates with a second electronic device; and
wherein the operations comprise, after selecting the passphrase, providing, addressed to the second electronic device, an indication that the passphrase has been activated or is in use.
6 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises an interface circuit configured to communicates with a second electronic device; and
wherein the operations comprise, in response to the access request:
providing a request, addressed to the second electronic device, for the passphrase, wherein the request includes access credentials for the network; and
receiving, associated with the second electronic device, the passphrase.
7 . The electronic device of claim 6 , wherein the operations comprise receiving, associated with the second electronic device, the identifier.
8 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the operations comprise, after the access request is received, de-activating a previous passphrase associated with the location.
9 . The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the electronic device comprises an interface circuit configured to communicates with a second electronic device; and
wherein the de-activating comprises providing, addressed to the second electronic device, an instruction to de-activate the previous passphrase.
10 . The electronic device of claim 8 , wherein the previous passphrase is de-activated when the electronic device receives an access code.
11 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the network comprises a wireless local area network (WLAN) and the identifier comprises a service set identifier (SSID) of the network.
12 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information is displayed until a subsequent access request is received.
13 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information comprises a two-dimensional (2D) quick response (QR) code, a barcode, a matrix barcode or another type of graphical pattern.
14 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the passphrase is uniquely used by a second electronic device associated with an individual or a group of second electronic devices that are associated with at least the individual and that share the passphrase.
15 . The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the location is associated with: a room, a building, a communication port, or a facility associated with the organization.
16 . A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for use in conjunction with an electronic device, the computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform operations comprising:
receiving an access request; and
in response to receiving access request, displaying, on a display, information that specifies an identifier of a network and a passphrase associated with a location of the electronic device, wherein the passphrase enables secure access to the network that is proximate to the location.
17 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the passphrase comprises a dynamic pre-share key (DPSK).
18 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the access request corresponds to activation of or a change in a state of: a physical user-interface device in the electronic device; or a virtual icon displayed in a user interface on the display.
19 . The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the information comprises a two-dimensional (2D) quick response (QR) code, a barcode, a matrix barcode or another type of graphical pattern.
20 . A method for selectively enabling secure access to a network, comprising:
by an electronic device:
receiving an access request; and
in response to receiving access request, displaying, on a display, information that specifies an identifier of the network and a passphrase associated with a location of the electronic device, wherein the passphrase enables secure access to the network that is proximate to the location.