Method and system for providing differentiated network service in WLAN
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1. A method for providing differentiated network service in an overlay WLAN comprising:
- identifying a traffic mode;
scanning for at least one Access Point;
categorizing a plurality of Access points; and
selecting an Access Point based on an AP network type, wherein a traffic mode corresponds to a current operating mode of a WLAN station.
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Abstract
A system (100) and method (700) is provided for extending a standby battery life of a WLAN station (102) within a WLAN. The method can include creating an extended service area containing at least two access points (APs) (104/105), monitoring beacon frames and conducting neighbor AP scans for identifying the types of available network service areas, recognizing at least one service area within the extended service area, and connecting the WLAN station to the service area (103) using an AP network type, where the AP network type selection can be based on the traffic mode.
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1. A method for providing differentiated network service in an overlay WLAN comprising:
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identifying a traffic mode;
scanning for at least one Access Point;
categorizing a plurality of Access points; and
selecting an Access Point based on an AP network type, wherein a traffic mode corresponds to a current operating mode of a WLAN station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for providing differentiated network service comprising:
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a WLAN station for communication with an overlay WLAN including a plurality of access points (APs) separately configured to have different Beacon Intervals and DTIM Periods; and
a processor coupled to the WLAN station, wherein the processor is programmed to;
scan for at least one Access Point;
categorize said plurality of Access points;
select an Access Point based on an AP network type; and
switch to an AP based on a Beacon Interval and DTIM Period for conserving standby battery life of said WLAN station - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A method of operation in a power save optimized overlay WLAN comprising:
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receiving a Beacon Frame from an AP;
parsing a Beacon Interval and a DTIM Period from said Beacon Frame;
identifying a type of available network service area from said Beacon Interval and DTIM Period; and
associating said type of available network service area with an AP network type. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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