AUTOMATED NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY TECHNIQUES FOR HYBRID ENVIRONMENTS

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AUTOMATED NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY TECHNIQUES FOR HYBRID ENVIRONMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18620221 titled 'AUTOMATED NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY TECHNIQUES FOR HYBRID ENVIRONMENTS

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for coordinating neighbor discovery between access points with auxiliary radios and access points without auxiliary radios using a wireless controller.

Grouping APs into more flexible and less flexible groups
Querying less flexible APs for broadcast intervals
Generating a schedule based on scheduled broadcasts and intervals
Providing the schedule to all APs

Potential Applications: - Improved network efficiency in mixed environments - Enhanced communication and coordination between APs

Problems Solved: - Coordinating neighbor discovery in heterogeneous AP environments - Optimizing network performance in mixed AP setups

Benefits: - Increased network reliability and performance - Simplified management of mixed AP configurations

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Wireless Network Coordination for Mixed AP Environments" This technology could be valuable for companies that deploy mixed AP setups in their wireless networks, such as large enterprises or public venues. It can improve network efficiency and reliability, leading to better user experiences and overall network performance.

Prior Art: Readers can explore existing research on neighbor discovery protocols in wireless networks, as well as studies on network optimization in heterogeneous environments.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be investigating new algorithms or protocols for neighbor discovery in mixed AP environments, as well as ways to further enhance network coordination and performance.

Questions about Wireless Network Coordination: 1. How does this technology improve network efficiency in mixed AP environments? This technology optimizes neighbor discovery and scheduling in networks with different types of access points, leading to better coordination and performance.

2. What are the key benefits of using a wireless controller to coordinate neighbor discovery? A wireless controller can streamline the management of mixed AP setups, improving network reliability and overall performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

Various embodiments herein disclose coordinating neighbor discovery between access points (APs) with auxiliary radios and APs without auxiliary radios. A corresponding wireless controller comprises a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the controller to perform operations. The operations comprise grouping APs into a first group of more flexible APs and a second group of less flexible APs and querying the second group of APs for a corresponding broadcast interval. The operations further comprise identifying when the second group of APs is scheduled to broadcast parameters, and a broadcast interval for each of the second group of APs and generating a schedule based on the scheduled broadcast and the broadcast interval for each of the second group of APs. The operations additionally comprise providing the generated schedule to the first group of APs and the second group of APs.