OPERATING AD-HOC WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS USING NETWORK IDENTIFIERS AND APPLICATION KEYS

摘要

Methods wireless communication terminals are disclosed that operate an ad-hoc wireless local area network. A network identifier and an application key are maintained within a first wireless communication terminal. The application key is defined for at least one application program hosted on the first wireless communication terminal. An ad-hoc wireless local area network is established between the first wireless communication terminal and a second wireless communication terminal using the network identifier and the application key.