17959034. ACCESS POINT AP MULTI-LINK DEVICE DISCOVERY METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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ACCESS POINT AP MULTI-LINK DEVICE DISCOVERY METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Ming Gan of Shenzhen (CN)

Guogang Huang of Shenzhen (CN)

Yiqing Li of Shenzhen (CN)

Mengshi Hu of Shenzhen (CN)

Yifan Zhou of Shenzhen (CN)

Dandan Liang of Shenzhen (CN)

ACCESS POINT AP MULTI-LINK DEVICE DISCOVERY METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17959034 titled 'ACCESS POINT AP MULTI-LINK DEVICE DISCOVERY METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for discovering access points (APs) in a wireless local area network (WLAN) that supports IEEE 802.11be. The method involves a reporting AP sending a management frame to a station, carrying information about a reported AP. The reported AP is either affiliated with the same multi-link device as the reporting AP or belongs to the same multiple basic service set identifier (BSSID) set as another AP in the multi-link device.

  • The method enables the discovery of APs in a WLAN supporting IEEE 802.11be.
  • The reporting AP sends a management frame carrying information about a reported AP.
  • The reported AP is either affiliated with the same multi-link device as the reporting AP or belongs to the same BSSID set as another AP in the multi-link device.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in wireless local area networks (WLANs) supporting IEEE 802.11be to improve AP discovery and management.
  • It can be used in various industries and settings where WLANs are deployed, such as offices, campuses, hospitals, and public spaces.

Problems Solved

  • Traditional AP discovery methods in WLANs may not efficiently handle the complexities of IEEE 802.11be networks.
  • This technology solves the problem of discovering APs in a multi-link device or with the same BSSID set, improving the overall efficiency and management of the WLAN.

Benefits

  • Improved AP discovery and management in WLANs supporting IEEE 802.11be.
  • Simplified identification and reporting of APs affiliated with the same multi-link device or BSSID set.
  • Enhanced efficiency and performance of the WLAN network.


Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of this application provide an access point (AP) multi-link device discovery method and a related apparatus, for example, in a wireless local area network (WLAN) supporting IEEE 802. 1 1be. In an example method, a reporting AP sends a first management frame to a station. The first management frame carries information about a reported AP. The reporting AP is affiliated with an AP multi-link device. The reported AP is affiliated with the same multi-link device as the reporting AP. Or the reported AP belongs to a same multiple basic service set identifier (BSSID) set as another AP in the multi-link device with which the reporting AP is affiliated.

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