Application-aware wireless network system and method

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Digital data processing system initialization or configuration – Loading initialization program

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C713S001000, C709S220000, C709S222000

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ABSTRACT:
A technique for dynamically responding to threats in a wireless network involves deploying a single network including APs capable of booting from a plurality of software images. Individual APs can switch (or be switched) between multiple sets of software so that network managers can select the AP software most appropriate for a given instance. For example, if a threat is detected, multiple APs can be switched to sensor mode to deal with the threat. As another example, all of the APs can be switched to sensor mode after hours. Alternatively, a server can provide the software image(s) needed for an AP to operate in accordance with a desired functionality.

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