Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing a delayed attack protection system for network traffic are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing integrity protection for management and control traffic of wireless communication networks are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, is an apparatus 115, comprising: a first Access Point (AP) 120 capable of wireless communication with said apparatus 115; a second Access Point (AP) 105 in communication with said first Access Point (AP) 120; and a pre-authentication channel 125 between said apparatus 115 and said second Access Point 105 via said first Access Point (AP) 120, said pre-authentication channel 125 enabling pre-keying associations between said apparatus and said second Access Point (AP) 105.