Methods and apparatus for securely connecting to a private local area network (LAN) are described herein. According to an embodiment, the device may receive, from a private LAN provided with first identification information associated with the device, a first broadcast message including an invitation to access the private LAN and the first identification information. The device may transmit a request for system information and second identification information associated with the device based on the first broadcast message including the first identification information. The device may receive, from the private LAN, the requested system information. The device may send a registration request and third identification information associated with the device based on the requested system information. The device may receive, from the private LAN, acceptance of the registration request.
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