Abstract: The present system may enhance security in device having a wireless interface while it is operating in a mode that may make it more vulnerable to predatory attacks. More specifically, the advent of certain development or support operating modes supported by particular wireless communication mediums, such as debug modes that allow other wireless devices to monitor messages coming and going from a wireless device for diagnostic purposes, may leave devices overly accessible while operating in such a mode. As a result, additional security measures are required in order to determine if a vulnerable mode should be enabled on a device, and further, whether another device should be allowed to establish a communication to a device operating in this mode.

Abstract: A powerline based network including a powerline, a Bluetooth access point connected to the powerline, and a remote Bluetooth module connected to the powerline capable of communicating with the access point via the powerline. The access point includes a plug for connection to an electrical outlet of the powerline, a Bluetooth communication module for transmitting and receiving wireless data signals, an external network interface for communicating with an external network, and a routing means for routing data signals via the powerline. The remote Bluetooth module includes a plug for connection to an electrical outlet of a powerline, a Bluetooth communication module for transmitting and receiving wireless data signals, and a routing means for routing data signals via the powerline.

Abstract: A powerline based network including a powerline, a Bluetooth access point connected to the powerline, and a remote Bluetooth module connected to the powerline capable of communicating with the access point via the powerline. The access point includes a plug for connection to an electrical outlet of the powerline, a Bluetooth communication module for transmitting and receiving wireless data signals, an external network interface for communicating with an external network, and a routing means for routing data signals via the powerline. The remote Bluetooth module includes a plug for connection to an electrical outlet of a powerline, a Bluetooth communication module for transmitting and receiving wireless data signals, and a routing means for routing data signals via the powerline.