Abstract:
A hybrid device can implement functionality to automatically configure itself to form a home network with other network devices. If it is determined that the hybrid device is the central access point of a hybrid network, operating parameters are determined for the central access point. The central access point can then operate in conjunction with other non-CAP hybrid devices of the hybrid device to determine how to configure the non-CAP hybrid device. The configuration of the non-CAP hybrid device can be determined based, at least in part, on a communication link performance measurement between the CAP and the non-CAP hybrid device. Furthermore, the hybrid network can also be monitored to ensure that the hybrid devices do not repeatedly or randomly switch between different configurations.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for onboarding one or more Multi-AP devices using a device provisioning protocol (DPP) and a Multi-AP communication protocol. In one aspect, a first Multi-AP device may determine, during an onboarding process, DPP configuration information that was derived using the DPP. The first Multi-AP device may establish a Multi-AP network configuration between the first Multi-AP device and a second Multi-AP device using the Multi-AP communication protocol based, at least in part, on the DPP configuration information. In one aspect, the DPP configuration information may be derived remotely by the network operator prior to device deployment. In one aspect, a configurator station (STA) may be delegated as the DPP configurator by the network operator, and may onboard one or more STAs into the Multi-AP network using the DPP and the Multi-AP communication protocol.
Abstract:
In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus may establish a communication link based on the 1905.1 protocol with at least one second AP. The apparatus may receive an authentication request from the at least one second AP via the communication link based on the 1905.1 protocol. In certain aspects, the authentication request may include at least a first signed certificate and a first generated value. The apparatus may transmit an authentication response to the at least one second AP using the communication link based on the 1905.1 protocol. In certain aspects, the authentication response may include at least a second signed certificate and a second generated value. The apparatus may determine shared information with the at least one second AP based at least in part on the first generated value and the second generated value.
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. Methods, systems, and devices provide for determining or identifying a client device that is monopolizing a channel associated with a first basic service set (BSS). Once identified, a second BSS is dynamically created and configured with parameters that are throttled with respect to the first BSS. The client device is steered to the second BSS and is prevented from reassociating with the first BSS until a change in device status.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for serving AP selection in a network having multiple access points (APs). In one aspect, a serving AP selection unit can steer a device (such as a client station, STA, or a child AP) based on a quality of service profile (such as a capacity requirement or a delay requirement) of the device. The device may be initially associated with a first AP (as the current serving AP) in the network. The serving AP selection unit may select a second AP as a new serving AP for the device, and cause the device to associate with the second AP rather than the first AP. The selection of a serving AP may take into account delay or hop count in addition to path capacities for various paths in the network.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed that may allow a wireless device to be steered between a number of different access points (APs) based, at least in part, on a type of traffic associated with the wireless device. In some aspects, a first AP may monitor a traffic flow associated with the wireless device, identify a traffic type of the traffic flow based on one or more characteristics of the traffic flow, and selectively switch an association of the wireless device between the first AP and one of a number of second APs based, at least in part, on the identified traffic type.
Abstract:
A first access point (AP) detects a communication between a client device and a second AP. The first AP determines at least one criteria for AP steering is satisfied. AP steering is then used by the first AP to cause the client device to associate with the first AP, or a particular network of the first AP. For example, the first AP may transmit a disassociation message to the client device. The disassociation message may identify the second AP associated with the client device and cause the client device to disassociate from the second AP. After the client device disassociates from the second AP, the client device may select and associate with the first AP. The first AP may manage which network the client device associates with using a blacklist at the first AP.
Abstract:
In a channel switching scheme for wireless communication, when a wireless device transmitting and/or receiving user data of a first type via a first channel needs to switch to transmitting and/or receiving user data of a second type, a second channel is established for the second type of user data. To reduce latency and interference that may otherwise be associated with such a switch, at least one parameter for communicating on the second channel is sent over the first channel. The wireless device that receives the parameters(s) may immediately commence taking action to switch to the second channel. In addition, the wireless device that sent the parameter(s) may concurrently tear down the first channel while establishing the second channel.
Abstract:
Various embodiments include systems and methods for managing radio utilization by a processor of a wireless access point. In response to receiving an access request from a wireless station, the processor may determine whether a multi-user (MU) physical layer quality of a communication link between a radio of the access point and the wireless station exceeds a quality threshold. The processor may determine whether a load of the radio of the access point is below a load threshold in response to determining that the MU physical layer quality of the communication link exceeds the quality threshold. The processor may associate the wireless station with the radio of the access point in response to determining that the load of the radio of the access point is below the load threshold. The processor may monitor established communication links to determine whether a change in association of radios with wireless stations is appropriate.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to determine a first identifier that corresponds to a data link group identifier of a data link group and to determine a second identifier that corresponds to a device. The processor is further configured to generate an internet protocol (IP) address for a data link interface of the device based on a combination of a data link routing prefix, the first identifier, and the second identifier.