18400515. AUTOMATIC GROUPING OF DEPLOYED ACCESS POINTS simplified abstract (Juniper Networks, Inc.)
AUTOMATIC GROUPING OF DEPLOYED ACCESS POINTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohammad Zohoorian of San Francisco CA (US)
Nagarjun Srinivasan of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Christopher Wesley Wright of Scotts Valley CA (US)
AUTOMATIC GROUPING OF DEPLOYED ACCESS POINTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18400515 titled 'AUTOMATIC GROUPING OF DEPLOYED ACCESS POINTS
The disclosure outlines a system with multiple APs providing a wireless network and a computing device running a network management system (NMS).
- Obtain network data showing communication relationships between APs
- Generate a network graph based on the data to display neighbor relationships
- Group APs into clusters based on these relationships
- Assign a unique identifier to each cluster with respect to the site
Potential Applications: - Efficient management of large-scale wireless networks - Optimization of network performance and coverage - Enhanced security through better monitoring and control
Problems Solved: - Simplifying the management of complex wireless networks - Improving network organization and efficiency - Enhancing overall network security and reliability
Benefits: - Streamlined network management processes - Better allocation of resources for improved performance - Enhanced security measures for data protection
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Wireless Network Management System" This technology can be used in various industries such as telecommunications, IoT, and smart cities for efficient network management, improved connectivity, and enhanced security measures.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to network management systems, wireless communication, and network optimization to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in wireless network management systems, network optimization algorithms, and security protocols to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of this technology.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this system improve network performance compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the key security features implemented in this network management system?
Original Abstract Submitted
The disclosure describes a system comprising a plurality of APs configured to provide a wireless network at a site and a computing device that implements a network management system (NMS) that manages the plurality of APs, the computing device comprising: one or more processors and a memory comprising instructions that when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: obtain network data indicative of communication relationships between the plurality of APs; generate, based on the network data, a network graph indicative of neighbor relationships between the plurality of APs; group the plurality of APs into a plurality of clusters of APs based on the neighbor relationships between the plurality of APs; and uniquely assign, to each of the plurality of clusters, an identifier of a plurality of identifiers indicative of a cluster of the plurality of clusters with respect to the site.
