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Self-configuration of wireless access devices in a wireless network environment

  • US 8,189,547 B2
  • Filed: 10/21/2008
  • Issued: 05/29/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A self-configuration method for access devices in a wireless network, the method comprising:

  • performing wireless data collection with the access devices during an automated calibration period by a controller commanding the access devices to transmit test beacons at specified transmit power levels on a plurality of different channels available to the wireless network, wherein each of the access devices then receives beacons from one or more transmitting access devices, the beacons being transmitted and received using the plurality of different channels;

    recording radio frequency (RF) data including each access device test beacon transmit power level received during the wireless data collection;

    selecting, by the controller from the plurality of different channels, a respective channel for each of the access devices, wherein the selecting is based upon the recorded RF data; and

    adjusting transmit power levels for the access devices, based upon the recorded RF data and based upon the selecting.

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