Extended service set mesh topology representation
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1. A self-configuring wireless client, comprising:
- a memory configured to store a neighbor list and a topology database representing a topology of a mesh networking system that includes the self-configuring wireless client, wherein the topology represents all wireless mesh nodes and stations within the mesh networking system; and
a networking element configured to communicate with a neighboring mesh node to join the mesh networking system, measure one or more system parameters associated with the mesh networking system to produce measurements, interpret the measurements at a set frequency, and exchange topology database updates based on the interpreted measurements.
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Abstract
A system and methods for wireless computing devices to become mesh member nodes within a self-configuring mesh network includes mechanisms for neighbor discovery and sharing of a common topology database including mesh topology and mesh network information. Each mesh node may use the topology database to determine optimized routing paths within the mesh network. Mesh member nodes are configured to detect and communicate topology changes and measured mesh network attributes to other members of the self-configuring wireless network.
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1. A self-configuring wireless client, comprising:
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a memory configured to store a neighbor list and a topology database representing a topology of a mesh networking system that includes the self-configuring wireless client, wherein the topology represents all wireless mesh nodes and stations within the mesh networking system; and a networking element configured to communicate with a neighboring mesh node to join the mesh networking system, measure one or more system parameters associated with the mesh networking system to produce measurements, interpret the measurements at a set frequency, and exchange topology database updates based on the interpreted measurements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21)
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19. A self-configuring wireless client, comprising:
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a memory configured to store a neighbor list and a topology database representing a topology of a mesh networking system that includes the self-configuring wireless client; and a networking element configured to communicate with a neighboring mesh node to join the mesh networking system, measure one or more system parameters associated with the mesh networking system to produce measurements, interpret the measurements at a set frequency, and exchange topology database updates based on the interpreted measurements;
wherein the networking element is configured to join the mesh networking system by performing the steps of;sending a first meshHello message to the neighboring mesh node on a reserved multicast address, wherein the neighboring mesh node is configured to not forward messages received on the reserved multicast address; receiving a second meshHello message generated by the neighboring mesh node; determining whether the second meshHello message includes a first neighbor list that includes the self-configuring wireless client attempting to join the mesh networking system; and adding the neighboring mesh node to the neighbor list stored in the memory.
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