METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONNECTION MANAGEMENT OF A WIRELESS NETWORK STATION

Abstract: a method implemented by a first communication device is described, comprising receiving an identifier of a station connected to a first access point of a first set of access points broadcasting a first wireless network, determining a host access point of a second set of access points broadcasting a second network for connecting the station; transmitting to the second wireless network of the host access point a request to configure a third wireless network by the host access point, said configuration using the connection elements of the first wireless network; and moving the station to the given access point to enable the station to connect to the third network using the connection elements of the first wireless network. also described is a method implemented by a second device, comprising a controller of the first network, as well as implementation devices.

Inventor(s): Sylvain LE ROUX

CPC Classification: H04W48/20 (Selecting an access point)

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