RF port for multiple wireless local area networks
US8391256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W74/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless local area network is provided with simplified RF ports which are configured to provide lower level media access control functions. Higher level media access control functions are provided in a cell controller, which may service one or more RF ports that are capable operating with at least two wireless local area subnetworks. Mobile units can also be configured with the higher level media access control functions being performed in a host processor.
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