Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A network entity may apply pseudo-noise signals to repetitions of a first signal to obtain a set of second signals and transmit each of the set of second signals to a user equipment (UE) during a respective set of different time intervals. Each of the pseudo-noise signals may be associated with a gain and phase parameter, and may be based on a channel state information (CSI) associated with a channel for communications with the UE over the respective time interval. Each gain parameter may cause a power level of the pseudo-noise signal to be within a defined range, and a gain and phase parameter associated with a pseudo-noise signal applied to a subsequent repetition of the first signal may be based on another gain and phase parameter associated with another phase-noise signal applied to a previous repetition of the first signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. For instance, first one or more wireless devices may receive or obtain a set of reference signals from second one or more wireless devices. The first one or more wireless devices may estimate a set of channel state information parameters, where each channel state parameter is based on a respective reference signal of the set of reference signals. The first one or more wireless devices may output or transmit a set of transmissions, where each transmission of the set of transmissions is based on a different gain parameter of the set of gain parameters, where each gain parameter of the set of gain parameters is based on a different channel state information parameter, and where each gain parameter of the set of gain parameters is less than a first threshold and greater than a second threshold.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for performing wireless communications. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive from a first wireless node via a first channel, a first transmission comprising a first artificial noise (AN) signal combined with a first data signal, wherein the first AN signal is generated based on channel state information (CSI) of the first channel. The UE may receive, from a second wireless node via a second channel, a second transmission comprising a second AN signal combined with a second data signal, wherein the second AN signal is generated based on CSI of the second channel and is different from the first AN signal. The UE can determine a data message based on the first transmission and the second transmission.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described for physical layer signature feedback to enhance security in wireless communications. A user equipment (UE) and a network entity may apply a physical layer signature, such as an artificial physical layer impairment, to one or more physical layer signals that may be measured to identify a physical layer signature of the associated physical layer signal. The UE, upon receipt of a physical layer signal, may check if the identified signal includes a physical layer signature of a set of valid physical layer signatures. If the received physical layer signature matches a valid physical layer signature, the UE may operate in accordance with procedures associated with the signal. If the received physical layer signature does not match a valid physical layer signature, the UE may transmit a message to the network entity that indicates an unmatched physical layer signature.

Abstract: A network node may identify at least one adversarial device. The network node may transmit a fake configuration to the at least one adversarial device. The fake configuration may be associated with a PHY technique. The fake configuration may be transmitted to the at least one adversarial device based on a location of the at least one adversarial device. The at least one adversarial device may be identified based on non-possession by the at least one adversarial device of any valid credential. The network node may transmit a correct configuration to a genuine receiving device. The network node may transmit the fake configuration and the correct configuration in parallel or based on time division multiplexing. Accordingly, security of the overall system may be improved as the adversarial device may waste time and power performing algorithmic operations based on the fake configuration.

Abstract: A first network node may transmit a first indication of a PHY signature pool including a plurality of PHY signatures to a second network node. The first network node may select at least one PHY signature from the plurality of PHY signatures. The first network node may transmit a second indication of the selected at least one PHY signature to the second network node. The first network node may transmit at least one message to the second network node based on the selected at least one PHY signature. The second network node may demodulate the at least one message based on the at least one PHY signature.

Abstract: A first network node may transmit an authentication proof to a second network node. The authentication proof may be based on a first credential associated with the first network node. The first network node may be authenticable based on the authentication proof. The second network node may identify whether the first network node is authentic based on the authentication proof. The second network node may transmit a configuration request to the first network node. The configuration request may include a phase-modulated indication of a second credential associated with the second network node. The configuration request may be based on a random phase. The second network node may be authenticable based on the configuration request. The first network node may transmit a configuration response to the second network node. The configuration response may include a phase-modulated confidential parameter. The configuration response may be based on the configuration request.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for dynamic control of power amplifier back off for repeaters. The apparatus uses a channel model to model a first signal at a channel output. The channel model models a channel between a receiver and a transmitter. The apparatus performs a PAPR reduction on the first signal at the receiver to generate a second signal having a reduced PAPR. The apparatus inputs the second signal through an inverse channel model to generate an output signal. The apparatus outputs the output signal to the receiver, such that the PAPR of the output signal is reduced at an input of the receiver.

Abstract: A UE may detect, at the UE, a suspected fabricated transmission attack based on PHY security. The UE may transmit, to a network node, and the network node may receive, from the UE, an indication of the suspected fabricated transmission attack. The network node may receive, from the UE, an indication of one or more characteristics associated with a potential attacker associated with the suspected fabricated transmission attack. The UE may transmit, via a sidelink to at least one additional UE, a second indication of whether the UE identifies that the suspected fabricated transmission attack corresponds to the UE being attacked. The network node may identify a geographical location of the potential attacker based on a plurality of indications of the one or more characteristics associated with the potential attacker. The network node may compile an adversary pool including one or more compromised identities.

Abstract: Aspects of an apparatus for wireless communication are disclosed for collaboratively assisting a network entity to manage security at the physical (PHY) layer. A user equipment (UE) may transmit a report indicating an unauthorized network node and associated information. In response, the UE may receive from the network entity a message indicating a security measure to be applied for communications between the UE and authorized network nodes. The message may be also received in response to another report from an authorized node that includes further information about the unauthorized node. In other aspects, the network entity may receive the report from the UE and transmit the message indicating the security measure.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. Disclosed techniques provide for reliable and secure sharing of configuration parameters over physical layer reference signals. A first network node may transmit a first signal conveying a first phase to a second network node. The second network node may transmit a second signal conveying a second phase, the second phase based on the first phase and an authentication parameter common to the first and second network nodes. The first network node may determine that the second phase is based on the first phase and the authentication parameter. Based on determining that the second phase is based on the authentication parameter, the first network node may transmit a third signal conveying a third phase to the second network node, the third phase indicating a signature parameter. The first network node and the second network node may communicate based on the signature parameter.

Abstract: A first wireless device transmits one or more transmissions for a second wireless device to a repeater for repetition to the second wireless device; adjusts a repeater operation based on a phase noise in transmission between the first wireless device and the repeater; and communicates with at least one of the repeater or the second wireless device based on the adjusted repeater operation. A repeater receives from a first wireless device, a request for the repeater to report a phase noise in transmissions between the first wireless device and the repeater for repetition with a second wireless device; and transmits a report of the phase noise to the first wireless device based on the request. A repeater receives, from a first wireless device, a transmission for repetition with a second wireless device; and transmits the repetition of the transmission to the second wireless device with a phase noise compensation.

Abstract: A network node may select a reference AM/PM impairment signature. The network node may transmit, to a UE, a first indication of the reference AM/PM impairment signature via a security signal. The network node may transmit, to the UE, at least one reference signal via a downlink channel. The at least one reference signal may include added AM/PM impairment based on the reference AM/PM impairment signature. The UE may receive, from a transmitter, at least one reference signal via a downlink channel. The UE may estimate an AM/PM impairment signature in the at least one reference signal. The UE may identify whether the estimated AM/PM impairment signature matches a reference AM/PM impairment signature. Further, the UE may maintain or discard at least one slot associated with the downlink channel based on whether the estimated AM/PM impairment signature matches the reference AM/PM impairment signature.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) and network entity may determine a physical layer (PHY) signature for the network entity to include in one or more wake-up signals (WUSs) transmitted to the UE. The UE may use the determined PHY signature to validate a WUS received during a monitoring occasion. For example, the UE may compare a PHY signature of the received WUS to the determined PHY signature. If the PHY signature of the received WUS matches the determined PHY signature, the UE may wake up in accordance with the WUS. If the PHY signature of the received WUS does not match the determined PHY signature, the UE may remain in a sleep mode. The UE may transmit an indication of an adversarial attack based on the received WUS not including the determined PHY signature or including a different PHY signature.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. In some systems, a second network entity (e.g., a transmitting device) may transmit first signaling to a second network entity (e.g., a receiving device) to indicate one or more frequency domain residual sideband (FDRSB) parameters associated with the second network entity. The FDRSB parameters may be associated with an imbalance between an in-phase component and a quadrature phase component of the first signaling. The second network entity may generate and transmit second signaling that is configured to have the one or more FDRSB characteristics. The first network entity may determine whether the second network entity is a source of the second signaling based on the one or more FDRSB characteristics of the second signaling and the one or more FDRSB parameters indicated by the first signaling.

Abstract: A network node may select a reference AM/PM impairment signature. The network node may transmit, to a UE, a first indication of the reference AM/PM impairment signature via a security signal. The network node may transmit, to the UE, at least one reference signal via a downlink channel. The at least one reference signal may include added AM/PM impairment based on the reference AM/PM impairment signature. The UE may receive, from a transmitter, at least one reference signal via a downlink channel. The UE may estimate an AM/PM impairment signature in the at least one reference signal. The UE may identify whether the estimated AM/PM impairment signature matches a reference AM/PM impairment signature. Further, the UE may maintain or discard at least one slot associated with the downlink channel based on whether the estimated AM/PM impairment signature matches the reference AM/PM impairment signature.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. For example, described techniques provide for performing multipath fading equalization at a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), allowing a receiving device to omit an equalization procedure or to perform a simpler equalization. A transmitting device, such as a network entity, may select a RIS that is within a sufficient proximity to a receiving device, such as a user equipment (UE), that multipath fading of the RIS to receiver wireless link is likely to be below a threshold. The network entity may configure the selected RIS with a phase matrix to perform over-the-air equalization to compensate for multipath fading over the network entity to RIS wireless link. The UE may omit an equalization procedure or may perform a simpler equalization procedure as compared to a scenario where the RIS does not compensate for multipath fading.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described for security enhancement of physical layer communications through scrambling of transmissions using a hybrid seed to generate a scrambling sequence. The hybrid seed may be determined as a function of a measured channel characteristic of a channel between a user equipment (UE) and network entity, and channel reciprocity may be used to provide that measurements at the UE and the network entity produce the same or similar measured channel characteristics. A hybrid seed may be shared with multiple UEs, in some cases, using unique characteristics of a channel between each UE and the network entity.

Abstract: A first wireless device transmits one or more transmissions for a second wireless device to a repeater for repetition to the second wireless device; adjusts a repeater operation based on a phase noise in transmission between the first wireless device and the repeater; and communicates with at least one of the repeater or the second wireless device based on the adjusted repeater operation. A repeater receives from a first wireless device, a request for the repeater to report a phase noise in transmissions between the first wireless device and the repeater for repetition with a second wireless device; and transmits a report of the phase noise to the first wireless device based on the request. A repeater receives, from a first wireless device, a transmission for repetition with a second wireless device; and transmits the repetition of the transmission to the second wireless device with a phase noise compensation.

Abstract: A first network node may transmit, to a second network node via a PHY SERS, and the second network node may receive, from the first network node via the PHY SERS, an indication of a first subset of a set of parameters associated with a PHY signature. The first network node may transmit, to the second network node via L3 signaling, and the second network node may receive, from the first network node via L3 signaling, an indication of a remaining subset of the set of parameters associated with the PHY signature. The first network node may transmit, to the second network node, and the second network node may receive, from the first network node, a message based on the PHY signature. The second network node may decode the message based on the PHY signature.