Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for registering a wireless network's identity using a central server. The central server receives a request for registration of an identifier of a wireless network. If the identifier has not been previously registered, the central server creates an association between the identifier and the wireless network, which is stored in a database maintained by the central server. The present invention also discloses a method for verifying a wireless network's identity by a wireless device. A central server comprising a database is provided, which registers an identifier of the wireless network. The central server receives from a wireless device an authentication request of the identifier. The authentication request arrives through a gateway of the wireless network. The central server then authenticates the identifier.