Distributed seamless roaming in wireless networks
US8879574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for configuring an access point in a wireless network. During operation, the access point discovers one or more existing access points associated with the wireless network. The access point then obtains a set of configuration information from one existing access point, and synchronizes a local timestamp counter to a selected existing access point, thereby allowing the access point to be configured without using a centralized management station.
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