METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WLAN MANAGEMENT USING RF TAGS
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1. A method for associating a mobile unit with an access port in a wireless network, the method comprising:
- providing a RF tag coupled to the access port, wherein the RF tag includes configuration data;
scanning for RF tags in the vicinity of the mobile unit; and
reading the configuration data from the RF tag.
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Abstract
An access port has an RF tag associated therewith (e.g., physically incorporated into the access port), wherein the RF tag includes configuration information. A mobile unit having an RF tag reader associated therewith sends a probe request and reads the configuration information from the RF tag. The RF tag may include, for example, information traditionally incorporated into an IEEE 802.11 probe response or beacon. The tag may include, for example, non-real-time configuration information, such as capabilities of the access port, data rates, and the like.
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1. A method for associating a mobile unit with an access port in a wireless network, the method comprising:
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providing a RF tag coupled to the access port, wherein the RF tag includes configuration data; scanning for RF tags in the vicinity of the mobile unit; and reading the configuration data from the RF tag. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A wireless network system comprising:
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an access point having an RF tag associated therewith, the RF tag including configuration information, the access point configured to send a probe response in response to a probe request; and a mobile unit having an RF tag reader associated therewith, the mobile unit configured to send the probe request and to read the configuration information from the RF tag. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. An access port having an RF tag coupled thereto, wherein the RF tag includes configuration data related to the access port.
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