System and methodology for secure coexistence between wireless fidelity and cellular networks

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system and methodology for secure coexistence between wireless fidelity and cellular networks. Methods include: determining whether a wireless fidelity (WiFi) device is sharing a spectrum of a network; and adjusting a parameter of a cellular device sharing the spectrum in response to determining that the WiFi device is sharing the spectrum, wherein the parameter includes a modulation and coding scheme or a transmission power of the cellular device. Methods further include controlling admission of users to a communications network, including: determining whether an incoming transmission is an authentication request from a new user; issuing a temporary authentication to the user to transmit a set of access requirements to the user; determining whether a reply from the user complies with the set of access requirements; and issuing a long-term authentication to the user in response to the reply complying with the set of access requirements.