A survey of wireless mesh networks security
Liu Yuan · Digital Communication · 2009
Wireless mesh network (WMN) is a new type of next generation network technology. Unlike any traditional networks, it doesn't rely on any fixed infrastructure, and its hosts can rely on each other to keep the network connected. Wireless Internet service providers can use it to provide fast, easy and inexpensive network deployment. However, one main challenge in design of these networks is their vulnerability to security attacks. This paper introduces the architecture and the characteristics of wireless mesh network, and analyzes the threat to the safety and the key security mechanisms.