System and method for detecting and locating access points in a wireless network
US6754488B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method and computer program product are provided for ascertaining the location of an access point in a wireless network. Initially, a strength of a radio frequency signal of an access point of a wireless network is monitored at a position utilizing a wireless network analyzer. Next, the wireless network analyzer is moved about the position. The foregoing operations may be repeated to allow the location of the access point to be ascertained based on the monitored strength of the radio frequency signal.
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