Changing access point (AP) device type based on connectivity...

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2007-01-11

2010-06-22

Chang, Kent (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Message addressed to multiple destinations

C370S432000, C370S346000, C370S351000, C455S041200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07742442

ABSTRACT:
Techniques are provided for determining whether a particular Access Point (AP) is to be designated as an Infrastructure Access Point (IAP) or a Backhaul Mesh Access Point (BMAP) based on the connectivity of the particular AP to a network which includes at least one multicast heartbeat message (MCHBM) source. Techniques are provided which can allow an Infrastructure Access Point (IAP) to change its device type to a Backhaul Mesh Access Point (BMAP) device type when the IAP determines that connectivity to the network is lost. Other techniques are provided which can allow a Backhaul Mesh Access Point (BMAP) to change its device type to an Infrastructure Access Point (IAP) device type when the BMAP determines that connectivity to the network is established.

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PCT/US07/80068—International Search Report with Written Opinion mailed Apr. 11, 2008-9 pages.

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