Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring a wireless network such as a WLAN to characterize a venue or other area. In one embodiment, the network comprises a WLAN which includes one or more access points (APs) in data communication with a controller, which in turn communicates with managed network entities via a backhaul connection. The controller s is configured to monitor the operation of the network components including the APs, as well as one or more fixed or mobile sensors. In one variant, the sensors provide data relating to wireless signal performance at their current location, which can be provided to a cloud-based evaluation process for enhanced characterization of the venue in conjunction with the AP-derived data. In the exemplary embodiment, logic operative to run on the system includes automated seating allocation suggestions, thereby providing end users with a better quality experience.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments may enable geolocation information for a computing device to be indicated in Internet Protocol (IP) packets. Various embodiments may provide IP packets, such as IP version 6 (IPv6) packets, etc., including one or more location attributes in an IP packet header. For example, one or more location attributes may be included in a geolocation (GLO) option of a destination options header. In various embodiments, the one or more location attributes may include country indications, region indications, city indications, and/or postal code indications associated with a computing device that generated the IP packet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling access to coexisting first and second networks within a venue. In one embodiment, the first network is a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access points (APs) in data communication with a backend controller which communicates with a dedicated background scanner. The background scanner scans for coexisting networks within the venue, and reports this to the controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically adjusts transmit characteristics of the AP(s) to manage interference between the coexisting networks. In another variant, the controller causes the energy detect threshold of a client device to be lowered so that the device may detect WLAN signals in a scenario where a coexisting RAT (for example, LTE-U or LTE-LAA) occupies the same channel and/or frequency.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments may enable discovery and announcement of secondary end-point reachability information in communication networks. Various embodiments may provide an intermediate IP routing system that may identify and advertise a mapping of a static IP address as reachable via a dynamic IP address assigned to an end-point (e.g., a computing device) in a communication network. Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and devices for advertising static IP address mapping in an IP network.

Abstract: A subscriber identification module (SIM) level task scheduler is described. A dual SIM device SIM radio controller determines quality of service (QoS) levels for each service running on a dual SIM device. A first SIM and radio are connected to one of an unlicensed spectrum network or a licensed spectrum network, which are operated by a same service provider. A second SIM and radio scan for available network connections operated by the service provider. The dual SIM device measures QoS levels and the controller checks them against QoS requirements. The controller instructs the second radio to connect to a selected network from the available networks when the measured QoS levels are at least steadily degrading. The dual SIM device shares and negotiates the first radio settings with the selected network. The controller instructs a processor to switch from the first to the second radio when the selected network is ready.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus configured for automatically generating a testing script.

Abstract: A network includes a first candidate pool of multiple upper-layer communication processing units and a second candidate pool of lower-layer communication processing units to support the split-layer processing. Initially, a first upper-layer processing unit and a first lower-layer processing unit in the network provide a first service over a wireless communication link established between a wireless access point and a communication device in a network. In response to receiving a request to support a second service, the network notifies the first upper-layer processing unit of the second service. If a combination of the first upper-layer processing unit and the first lower-layer processing unit cannot support the second service, the first upper-layer processing unit selects a second upper-layer processing unit. The selected second upper-layer processing unit selected from the first candidate pool is used in conjunction with the first lower-layer processing unit to support the second service.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a redundant power supply includes a first power supply and a second power supply that collectively provide power to a (circuit) load during a non-test mode. During a power supply test mode, controller hardware in communication with the redundant power supply selects the first power supply for testing. The controller hardware disables failure reporting of the second power supply and then deactivates the second power supply. The controller hardware tests an ability of the first power supply to power the load while the second power supply is prevented from powering the load. If the first power supply is unable to individually power the load, the controller hardware provides notification to a respective target recipient to go forward with replacing and/or fixing the first power supply.

Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for controlling and managing a home network, and expediting service delivery on a communications service provider. The communications service provider may receive information identifying one or more service group selected by a subscriber of the communications service provider. The communications service provider may also identify pre-set configurations associated with each of the one or more selected service group, generate configuration instructions for a micro-domain corresponding to each of the one or more selected service group, and create the micro-domain in the home network for each of the one or more selected service group by applying the generated configuration instructions to network services of the communications service provider.

Abstract: According to one configuration, during a first phase of discovery, a discovery engine (such as computer processor hardware and/or software) generates communications to multiple network addresses to detect presence of multiple network devices in a network. During a second phase discovery, such as subsequent to detecting the presence of the network devices, the discovery engine communicates with each of the detected network devices to learn of respective interconnectivity amongst the network devices. The discovery engine derives network topology information based on the detected presence and learned interconnectivity of the network devices. The network topology information indicates attributes and interconnectivity of the multiple network devices. The discovery engine stores the network topology information in a repository. The network topology information can be used for any suitable reason such as tracking an inventory of network devices, auditing of network devices, fault analysis of network devices, etc.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms, apparatus, computer implemented method and/or framework configured to provide uplink scheduling/managing of multiple bandwidth parts (BWPs) for user equipment (UE) configured to transmit via unlicensed spectrum such as 5G New Radio in unlicensed spectrum (NR-U).

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms, apparatus, computer implemented method and/or framework configured to provide uplink scheduling/managing of multiple bandwidth parts (BWPs) for user equipment (UE) configured to transmit via unlicensed spectrum such as 5G New Radio in unlicensed spectrum (NR-U).

Abstract: A plurality of customer premises equipment devices in a broadband network are periodically polled to determine a corresponding upstream interface port for each of the plurality of customer premises equipment devices. The determined corresponding upstream interface ports for each of the plurality of customer premises equipment devices are compared to stored data indicating authorized upstream interface ports for each of the plurality of customer premises equipment devices. Responsive to the comparing indicating that at least one of the determined corresponding upstream interface ports does not match a corresponding one of the authorized upstream interface ports, at least one remedial action is taken for a customer account associated with a corresponding one of the customer premises equipment devices in the broadband network.

Abstract: A wireless terminal communicates test packets via alternative wireless access points, e.g., a WiFi access point, a 4G access point, a 5G access point, to a test server to evaluate alternative wireless links. Test scores are generated for each of the wireless links being evaluated based the performance of previous test packets transmitted over the link. In some embodiments, the controlled rate of test packet transmission over a wireless link is a function of WT speed and/or link score. Link test scores may be, and sometime are, conditionally cost adjusted based on the type of communications network, e.g., scores for more expensive networks, e.g., 4G cellular, are reduced to favor more inexpensive networks such as WiFi. The wireless terminal selects one or more of the alternative wireless connections to use for communication with a communications session end point based on the link scores.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for silent start when connecting a point-to-point (P2P) customer premises equipment (CPE) to a fiber access network. The P2P CPE may boot in a silent mode (by disabling an upstream optical transmitter) when the P2P CPE is connected to the fiber access network using a simplex fiber. Upstream transmissions are not sent by the P2P CPE unless a valid downstream signal with expected characteristics is detected by the P2P CPE. A valid downstream signal determination may indicate that the fiber access network is a P2P access network. A variety of characteristics may be used to validate the downstream signal including wavelength, a range of wavelengths, a line coding, a frame format, parity data, point to multipoint network information, point to point network information, logical link identifier, and a multi-point control protocol.

Abstract: A base station in a first wireless network provides first wireless connectivity to user equipment operated by a subscriber. The first wireless network supports first wireless communications such as non-voice communications. A network management resource receives configuration information assigned to the subscriber operating the user equipment. The configuration information indicates that the subscriber is assigned use of a second wireless network that provides support of second wireless communications (such as voice communications). In response to detecting a trigger event (such as a voice call) indicating a need to switch to use of the second wireless network, the network management resource initiates termination of the first wireless connectivity and establishment of second wireless connectivity between the user equipment and a base station in the second wireless network.

Abstract: A communication management resource receives first input registering user equipment to use wireless network services of a first wireless network and a second wireless network. The communication management resource receives second input from the user equipment registering the user equipment to use voice services. In response to receiving a phone communication indicating a corresponding phone call, the communication management resource selects a transport protocol from multiple possible transport protocols to establish a communication session between the communication management resource and the user equipment. The communication management resource initially establishes a communication link or communication session for the corresponding phone call over the first wireless network between the user equipment and the communication management resource using the selected transport protocol.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms, apparatus or protocols configured to provide seamless authentication of devices to secure networks via an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) using credentials based on device information and/or service information visible to third party mobile services providers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating a Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device's (CBSD's) coverage area using user equipment (UE) timing advance and/or power headroom information and allocating resources based on the estimate. In an exemplary method embodiment a Spectrum Access System: (i) receives, from a CBSD, user equipment (UE) information including at least one of timing advance or power headroom information for one or more UEs in communication with the CBSD; (ii) estimates, based on the received first UE information, a first CBSD coverage area; and (iii) makes a first resource allocation to the CBSD based on the estimated CBSD coverage area, the first resource allocation including an allocation of at least one of a frequency bandwidth allocation or transmission power allocation to the CBSD.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus and other mechanisms of authorizing a device to receive subscriber services via a network by comprising identifying a customer premises equipment (CPE) access device in communication with a device to be authorized for receiving subscriber services, determining a location associated with the CPE access device; and authorizing the device for receiving subscriber services if the CPE access device location is a valid location for a subscriber account associated with requested subscriber services.