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3GPP BEARER-BASED QOS MODEL SUPPORT ON WIFI

  • US 20150063101A1
  • Filed: 08/29/2013
  • Published: 03/05/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method implemented by a network node in a broadband access network or a wireless local area network (WLAN) to provides broadband access to a packet data network from the WLAN via a packet data network gateway, wherein the broadband access is provided for a wireless terminal in the WLAN, the method comprising:

  • receiving a bearer request from the packet data network gateway that includes one or more Quality of Service (QoS) requirements, and that requests creation of a dedicated bearer;

    responsive to receiving the bearer request, sending a request to an access point in the WLAN for load information indicative of a load of the access point;

    receiving the requested load information from the access point;

    determining, based on the load information, whether the access point would be able to meet the one or more QoS requirements if the bearer request was granted; and

    if the determining indicates that the access point would be able to meet the one or more QoS requirements, creating the dedicated bearer between the wireless terminal and the packet data network gateway according to the one or more QoS requirements.

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