Access point in a wireless LAN
US8160036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.
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