Methods and devices for associating a mobile device to access points within a WLAN
US8254347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W36/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Unique identifiers are assigned to sets of adjacent access points in a wireless, local area network (WLAN). Thereafter, a unique identifier may be forwarded to a mobile device which uses the identifier to associate itself with one of the adjacent access points. Associating a mobile device with an adjacent access point using unique identifiers allows a WLAN to meet its load balancing objectives.
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