Node placement method within a wireless network, such as a wireless local area network
US10129095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN) includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.
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