Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for effectuating centralized intelligent power management, where a centralized intelligent power management system receives power delivery information from power sources and power management profiles associated with devices that receive/are to receive power from such power sources. The centralized intelligent power management system can determine a given feature set support by a device, yet remains within the power delivery budget of a power source. Such a feature set can be represented as a configuration that is transmitted from the centralized intelligent power management system to a device. Upon configuring/re-configuring itself, the device may now provide the given feature set while remaining within the power constraints of its power source.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing enhanced Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable throughput (L4S) mechanisms at a bottleneck network node to detect and more accurately/selectively address congestion. Low and high watermark limits can be established for access category (AC) queues at the bottleneck network node, such as an access point (AP). Incoming packets can be analyzed to determine their priority, and then assigned to an AC queue. Depending on the state of a queue (whose thresholds can differ) packets can be marked or not marked with a “congestion experienced” (CE) indication. Additionally, if a congestion indication is received by an AP from a receiver application, but the congestion no longer exists, the AP can forgo forwarding this feedback upstream.

Abstract: Examples of the presently disclosed technology provide systems and methods for adjusting link priority for multi-link devices. An example method may comprise: (1) mapping a traffic identifier (TID) to a first access category queue of a primary link; (2) mapping the TID to a second access category queue of a secondary link, wherein a contention window-related parameter for the first access category queue defines a shorter time interval than a contention window-related parameter for the second access category queue; and (3) transmitting frames according to the mappings for the TID.

Abstract: An example method and a network device are presented that identifies the right set of roaming targets including one or more non-radiofrequency (RF) neighbor access points (APs) to which roaming provisioning credentials may be provided in advance of the client devices roaming in their network coverage areas. In some examples, the network device may use a machine learning model to identify a first set of roaming targets comprising one or more non-RF neighbor APs corresponding to a source AP of a client device in the network infrastructure. Then the network device may determine first roaming provisioning credentials for the first set of roaming targets, and transmit the first roaming provisioning credentials to the first set of roaming targets in advance of the client device roaming to any of the first set of roaming targets.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting link transitions from anomalous behaviors on links formed between multi-link devices (MLDs) in multi-link operation (MLO). Examples detect, by a first MLD, an anomaly related to a second MLD based on receiving a plurality of link transition trigger signals from the second MLD. The second MLD having been authenticated for MLO with the first MLD. In response to detecting the anomaly the second MLD is de-authenticated for MLO with the first MLD. In some examples, while de-authenticated for MLO, the second MLD can then be authenticated for single-link operation (SLO).

Abstract: Examples of the presently disclosed technology provide a methodology for enabling APs to broadcast 6 GHz communications in the Standard Power mode more quickly while awaiting an Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) response from an AFC vendor. Examples can also enable an AP that is unable to send an AFC query to an AFC vendor (e.g., because the AP cannot obtain its own GPS coordinates) to broadcast 6 GHz communications in the Standard Power mode. To realize these advantages, examples provide a methodology for sharing an AFC response received by a first AP in a WLAN deployment with other APs in the WLAN deployment. The other APs can then leverage the shared AFC response to enable 6 GHz communication in the Standard Power mode while they wait for their own AFC responses from the AFC vendor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for effectuating centralized intelligent power management, where a centralized intelligent power management system receives power delivery information from power sources and power management profiles associated with devices that receive/are to receive power from such power sources. The centralized intelligent power management system can determine a given feature set support by a device, yet remains within the power delivery budget of a power source. Such a feature set can be represented as a configuration that is transmitted from the centralized intelligent power management system to a device. Upon configuring/re-configuring itself, the device may now provide the given feature set while remaining within the power constraints of its power source.

Abstract: Examples perform regulatory-compliant traffic checks for a wider bandwidth than a WLAN channel an AP is currently operating over before temporarily increasing the WLAN channel to the wider bandwidth to serve Wi-Fi ranging requests with improved precision. An example AP may: (1) while performing non-ranging Wi-Fi operations over a WLAN channel of a first bandwidth, perform a regulatory-compliant traffic check to determine whether a second bandwidth is clear of priority traffic, wherein the second bandwidth is wider than the first bandwidth; (2) responsive to receiving a Wi-Fi ranging request and determining the second bandwidth is clear of priority traffic, modify the WLAN channel from the first bandwidth to the second bandwidth to serve the Wi-Fi ranging request; and (3) upon completed service of the Wi-Fi ranging request, restore the WLAN channel to the first bandwidth for performing non-ranging Wi-Fi operations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating an MBSSID virtual access point (VAP) to facilitate an uninterrupted MBSSID. An access point (AP) can determine characteristics, or network properties, of VAPs associated with the AP. The AP can generate an MBSSID VAP based on the characteristics of the VAPs. An MBSSID beacon can be generated using the MBSSID VAP as a transmitted VAP (TX VAP) of the MBSSID beacon. The MBSSID VAP serves as a TX-VAP that is not subject to changes and does not need to be interrupted to have changes made to it. As the MBSSID VAP serves as a TX VAP that is not subject to changes or interruptions, the MBSSID based on the MBSSID VAP does not need to be interrupted for changes to be made to other VAPs associated with the MBSSID.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for frame burst overlapping basic service set (OBSS) handling. In various embodiments, the disclosed methods and systems provide for synchronizing access points (APs) in the same channel. Based on the synchronizing, the APs in the same OBSS channel can determine a distribution policy for using frame bursting. Each AP can use frame bursting in accordance with the distribution policy. In various embodiments, the APs can periodically send frame burst synchronization packets. The frame burst synchronization packets can indicate respective numbers of client devices associated with each AP. Based on the frame burst synchronization packets sent by the APs, a total number of client devices using the same channel can be determined. The distribution policy for using frame bursting can be determined based on the total number of client devices.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable mediums for persistent TWT sessions include establishing, by an access point, a plurality of sessions with a plurality of stations, wherein one or more of the plurality of sessions comprise a target wake time (TWT), determining, by the access point, that a downtime event will occur before a TWT of a particular station of the plurality of stations, in response to the downtime event occurring during the TWT of the particular station, sending, by the access point, information associated with the plurality of sessions to a secondary device, after the downtime event, retrieving, by the access point, the information associated with the plurality of sessions from the secondary device, and reestablishing, by the access point using the information, the plurality of sessions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamic power allocation across a network deployment through a power consumption credits system that can balance a power budget throughout the network deployment by allocating credits to high power consuming network devices and generating credits by low-power consumption network devices. An example of the systems and methods associate a credit pool with a network deployment and map a number of credits to the credit pool based on a power budget. Credits can be allocated from the credit pool to network devices on the network deployment and/or accumulated into the credit pool from the network devices based on power consumption requirements of the network devices relative to a baseline.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable mediums for a TWT based multi-connection mechanism include sending, by a station, a first request for a first Target Wake Time (TWT) session with a first access point, wherein the first TWT session is established, determining, by the station and based on the first TWT session, a timing for a second TWT session such that a plurality of service periods of the first TWT session do not overlap with a plurality of service periods of the second TWT session, sending, by the station, a second request for the second Target Wake Time (TWT) session with a second access point, and wherein the second. TWT session is established, and receiving, by the station, data from the first AP during a service period of the first TWT session and data from the second AP during a service period of the second TWT session.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to resource allocation for clients of multiple co-hosted virtual access points (VAPs). A method comprises determining, by an access point (AP), a plurality of trigger frames for a plurality of clients connected to a plurality of VAPs of the AP based at least in part on respective workload levels of the plurality of clients. A trigger frame indicates a resource unit of one of the plurality of VAPs available for at least one corresponding client to access to the VAP. The method also comprises transmitting, by the AP, the plurality of trigger frames in parallel to the plurality of clients. By transmitting separate trigger frames for different clients in parallel, the efficiency of trigger frames can be improved and higher quality of service and lower collision will be provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adaptively enabling and disabling spatial reuse and adapting BSS color assignments based on various factors associated with a wireless network. A first AP in a wireless network can identify a second AP in a wireless network. The first AP and the second AP may be using the same wireless channel in the wireless network. The first AP can determine a signal strength, such as a received signal strength indicator (RSSI), associated with the second AP. The first AP can adapt its spatial reuse and BSS color assignment according to the signal strength and a signal strength threshold. By adaptively enabling and disabling spatial reuse and adapting BSS color assignments, the disclosed systems and methods provide for improved reuse of wireless mediums while avoiding collisions.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to resource unit (RU) assignment to combat frequency selective fading. A method comprises determining, at an access point (AP), a plurality of channel qualities of a plurality of resource units (RUs) for a client. The plurality of RUs are configured to be available for communications with a plurality of clients comprising the client. The method further comprises determining, from the plurality of RUs, a target RU for the client based at least in part on the plurality of channel qualities. The target RU is to be used by the client for a following transmission with the AP. A target RU with good channel quality will be assigned to the client, thus the transmission and overall system performance will be enhanced.

Abstract: A method for improving dynamic frequency selection (DFS) includes receiving, by an access point, a plurality of pulses in a DFS channel of the access point, determining, by the access point, a plurality of characteristics of the plurality of pulses, varying, by the access point, a threshold for radar detection, and determining, by the access point and based on at least one of the plurality of characteristics, whether the plurality of pulses are radar.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for learning radio frequency pulses transmitted at various frequencies in a wireless environment, including false radar signals and actual radar. For example, the system can keep a list of radio frequency pulse characteristics detected by access points (APs) but ignored when not declared a radar. The detected radio frequency pulse can be compared with those on the list and may be added to the deny-list if not radar. The AP learns what intervals are normal for the communication environment and if the noise someday looks like a real radar (but it not actually a radar), it will not be classified as radar because it is on the deny-list.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for multiple basic service set identifier (MBSSID) beaconing (from an access point (AP) standpoint) and MBSSID/virtual AP (VAP) scanning (from a client device perspective). To facilitate easier discovery of mesh APs/VAPs, BSSIDs associated with mesh VAPs can be advertised more frequently, e.g., being broadcast as a transmitted or non-transmitted BSSID in each MBSSID beacon. Additionally, information regarding mesh VAPs, such as mesh capability information, can be provided via intermediate discovery beacons or frames such that out-of-band scanning mechanisms can discover mesh VAPs faster. Additionally still, the existence of mesh VAPs can be advertised in a dedicated field of an MBSSID beacon.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a method and a management system for evaluating an information technology (IT) infrastructure's vulnerability to a network attack. The management system determines whether a vulnerability evaluation template corresponding to a network attack is uploaded in a template repository. In response to determining that the vulnerability evaluation template is uploaded in the template repository, the management system transmits the vulnerability evaluation template to a sensor deployed in the IT infrastructure. The vulnerability evaluation template, when executed by the sensor, causes the sensor to generate an assessment indicative of a vulnerability of the IT infrastructure to the network attack. The management system receives the assessment from the sensor and reports it via a dashboard.