Wireless client device detection and steering on a network with multiple access points
US10959144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for automatic steering of client devices accessing a network to a different access point on the network is provided. A network controller of the network device automatically identifies a pre-determined type of electronic client device gaining access to the network and automatically designates the client device as non-steerable when identified as the predetermined type of electronic client device. Thus, when the network controller selects a client device for being steered to a different access point of the network during a steering event, client devices designated as non-steerable by the network controller are prevented from being steered and only client devices that are not designated as non-steerable are available as candidates to be steered. A network device is also provided.
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