Method, access point and terminal for selecting channel in wireless local area networks
US8265027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W72/54
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for selecting a channel for an access point (AP) in a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The method includes the AP receiving network conditions of APs within the sensing range of a terminal sent by the terminal, and the AP selecting a channel based on the received network conditions. By forwarding the network conditions of other APs which can be detected by the terminal, the method of the present invention enables an AP to select a channel from the view of a terminal to avoid conflicts at the terminal, thereby improving the available bandwidth of the terminal, and giving a better experience to users.
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