WLAN having load balancing based on access point loading
US7400901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network having distribution of access point loading includes access points to which mobile stations can associate themselves based upon access point beacon signal levels and loading levels for the various access points. A mobile station receives beacon signals from various access points and determines a signal strength for the received beacon signals. The mobile station also receives access point loading information from the access points. The mobile station associates with an access point based upon the access point beacon signal strengths and the access point loading information.
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