ASSOCIATION AND RE-ASSOCIATION REQUEST STATION STEERING UTILIZING CONTROLLER DIRECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20230362806A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-09

    申请号:US18139545

    申请日:2023-04-26

    发明人: Kurt A. LUMBATIS

    摘要: Managing an association of a wireless device to an access point device of a wireless network is disclosed. A client device sends an association request frame to one or more access point devices that is directed to a target access point device. A network controller device receives an association request event from each access point device that received an association request frame. The network controller device can select a preferred access point device based on one or more steering parameters of the associated request events. The network controller device sends the target access point device the preferred access point device as indicated by one or more preferred access point device parameters. The target access point device sends an association response frame to the client device that indicates the preferred access point device so as to steer the client device to the preferred access point device.

    PRACTICAL EASYCONNECT ONBOARDING OF EXTENDERS

    公开(公告)号:US20230132077A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-27

    申请号:US17961739

    申请日:2022-10-07

    摘要: A client device is provided for use with a user, a network extender device and a gateway device. The client device includes: a memory; a graphic user interface configured to provide an instruction to the user to place the client device within a predetermined distance from the network extender device; and a processor configured to execute instructions stored on the memory to cause the client device to: obtain the backhaul credentials from the wireless network; obtain the extender identification data from the network extender device; instruct the graphic user interface to provide the instruction to the user to place the client device within a predetermined distance from the network extender device; communicate with the network extender device based on the extender identification data; and provide the backhaul credentials to the network extender device to enable the network extender device to join the wireless network.

    METHOD AND MECHANISM TO ASSIGN A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER TO A STATION FROM AN ACCESS POINT

    公开(公告)号:US20220264668A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-18

    申请号:US17735331

    申请日:2022-05-03

    发明人: Kurt A. LUMBATIS

    IPC分类号: H04W76/11 H04W76/38

    摘要: An access point can track a station throughout a network using an identifier, for example, a media access control (MAC) address. However, as MAC addresses are randomized or changing, there is a need for the access point to provide a unique identifier to a station that does not rely on a MAC address. The access point can receive a unique identifier query response action frame from the station that indicates that the station is associated with a corresponding unique identifier for the network and based on the unique identifier query response action frame, send a unique identifier set action frame to the station so as to cause the station to set as the unique identifier for the station the unique identifier of the unique identifier set action frame sent by the access point.

    GENERATION OF A UNIQUE DEVICE IDENTIFIER FOR A CLIENT DEVICE IN A WIRELESS NETWORK

    公开(公告)号:US20230246998A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-03

    申请号:US18125856

    申请日:2023-03-24

    发明人: Kurt A. LUMBATIS

    IPC分类号: H04L61/50

    CPC分类号: H04L61/50

    摘要: To improve the network experience in a network, a unique device identifier (UDID) can be generated by a UDID generation module of a client device. The UDID generation module utilizes one or more device parameters as well as a service set identifier (SSID) as input(s) to the UDID generation module. The UDID can be reported to an access point device of the network so that the access point device can track, monitor, control, etc. the client device within the network, for example, when media access control randomization (rMAC) is utilized by the network to protect the privacy of the client device or a user of the client device. The same UDID is generated each time the client device joins the network so that the client device need not store the UDID.

    GENERATION OF A UNIQUE DEVICE IDENTIFIER FOR A CLIENT DEVICE IN A WIRELESS NETWORK

    公开(公告)号:US20220368670A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-17

    申请号:US17734228

    申请日:2022-05-02

    发明人: Kurt A. LUMBATIS

    IPC分类号: H04L61/50

    摘要: To improve the network experience in a network, a unique device identifier (UDID) can be generated by a UDID generation module of a client device. The UDID generation module utilizes one or more device parameters as well as a service set identifier (SSID) as input(s) to the UDID generation module. The UDID can be reported to an access point device of the network so that the access point device can track, monitor, control, etc. the client device within the network, for example, when media access control randomization (rMAC) is utilized by the network to protect the privacy of the client device or a user of the client device. The same UDID is generated each time the client device joins the network so that the client device need not store the UDID.

    COMMUNICATING TYPES OF PRIVATE IDENTIFIERS SUPPORTED IN A WLAN NETWORK

    公开(公告)号:US20220150704A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-12

    申请号:US17575887

    申请日:2022-01-14

    摘要: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate an exchange of messages between an access point and a station, wherein the access point requests a unique identifier that meet certain requirements of a unique identifier configuration from the station. The station initiates a secure connection with the access point prior to associating with the access point. The station may either respond with a message declining to provide a unique identifier or respond with a message including a unique identifier, along with a response unique identifier configuration, to be used by the access point for the station via the secure connection. The response from the station may include additional limitations on the use of the unique identifier by the access point. The access point may enforce different policies against the station depending upon how the station responds to the unique identifier request.

    USING WI-FI LOCATION INFORMATION TO REFINE A WI-FI 6 GHZ AFC REQUEST

    公开(公告)号:US20240080778A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-07

    申请号:US18140090

    申请日:2023-04-27

    IPC分类号: H04W52/36 H04W52/28

    CPC分类号: H04W52/367 H04W52/283

    摘要: An enhanced network environment is provided by configuring an indoor access point device in a region subject to AFC constraints to utilize the 6 GHz frequency band. The access point device requires configuration so as not to interfere with incumbent 6 GHz wireless infrastructures or systems. The configuring includes obtaining location information using Wi-Fi Location functionality to obtain one or more associated range measurements so as to determine an accurate access point device location. This location can then be sent as part of an AFC request message to an AFS management system to obtain a power allowance. Once configured, the access point device can be registered with the AFC resource and can operate at a power allowance that can be higher than the power allowance associated with the standard power or low power indoor.

    COUNTRY CODE OR TRANSMISSION POWER CONFIGURATION PRIOR TO ONBOARDING AN EXTENDER

    公开(公告)号:US20230224019A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-13

    申请号:US18093474

    申请日:2023-01-05

    IPC分类号: H04B7/155 H04W52/34

    CPC分类号: H04B7/15507 H04W52/34

    摘要: A wireless network extender device for use with a wireless access point device being connected to a wireless network, and being configured to transmit an onboarding communication on a current operating channel, said wireless network extender device comprising: a radio; a memory having instructions and country code data; and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored on said memory to cause said wireless network extender device to: receive the onboarding communication on the current operating channel; identify the determined maximum broadcasting power based on the onboarding communication and the country code data; and initiate the onboarding process with the wireless access point device at the determined maximum broadcasting power on the current operating channel.

    AUTOMATIC ACCESS CONFIGURATION FOR AUTOMATIC AUTHORIZATION OF A CLIENT DEVICE TO RECEIVE AN ACCESS PARAMETER

    公开(公告)号:US20230199488A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-22

    申请号:US18077415

    申请日:2022-12-08

    IPC分类号: H04W12/06 H04W76/11

    摘要: Providing an automatic access configuration (AAC) that is customizable allows for automatic authorization of a client device to receive one or more access parameters via a requestor access point connection so as to access a network associated with an access point device each time the client device transitions within proximity of the network or each time an update is made to the network. The (AAC) can include one or more access parameters that identify client devices, users, or both that are permitted to access a network without requiring any manual input by a user. The (AAC) can be customizable so as to be updated according to the changing requirements of the network. Rather than requiring a user to provide input, the (AAC) can be accessed by the access point device to determine whether a specific client device should be authorized and provided access to a network automatically.

    PROTECTED PRE-ASSOCIATION STATION IDENTIFICATION

    公开(公告)号:US20220086736A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-17

    申请号:US17538463

    申请日:2021-11-30

    摘要: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate an exchange of messages between an access point and a station, wherein the access point requests a unique identifier from the station. The station initiates a secure connection with the access point prior to associating with the access point. The station may either respond with a message declining to provide a unique identifier or respond with a message including a unique identifier to be used by the access point for the station via the secure connection. The response from the station may include additional limitations on the use of the unique identifier by the access point. The access point may enforce different policies against the station depending upon how the station responds to the unique identifier request. A station can provide a user interface for the configuration of the unique identifier based on one or more configuration parameters.