Self-directed access point location validation
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1. A method for validating access point locations in a wireless network, the method comprising:
- performing a scan by a validating access point to detect and locate at least one access point in the wireless network; and
utilizing location data of at least one detected access point in the validating access point to direct self-correction of current location data of the validating access point.
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Abstract
Aspects for validating access point locations in a wireless network are described. The aspects include performing a scan in a validating access point for another access point in the wireless network. Location data of a detected access point is utilized in the validating access point to direct self-correction of current location data of the validating access point.
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1. A method for validating access point locations in a wireless network, the method comprising:
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performing a scan by a validating access point to detect and locate at least one access point in the wireless network; and
utilizing location data of at least one detected access point in the validating access point to direct self-correction of current location data of the validating access point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for validating access point locations, the system comprising:
a wireless network, the wireless network including a validating access point for performing a scan to detect another access point in the wireless network, wherein location data of the detected access point in the validating access point directs self-correction of current location data of the validating access point. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer readable medium containing program instructions for validating access point locations in a wireless network, the program instructions comprising:
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scanning in a validating access point for another access point in the wireless network; and
utilizing location data in the validating access point of one or more detected access points to direct self-correction of current location data of the validating access point. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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