Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for optimizing wireless network topology are disclosed, particularly for use in complex environments, such as Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). The disclosed framework provides uninterrupted wireless connectivity and an enhanced user experience by dynamically managing network connections and executing seamless handoffs between APs. The framework manages connections to wireless access points (APs) based on the physical layout of the environment and/or user behavior. The framework effectuates receiving data on the network's physical structure and AP locations, tracking client device movement, and predicting the client device's path to proactively manage network resources. The framework can reserve resources at APs along the predicted path and establish a virtual tunnel to facilitate seamless handoff between APs as the client device moves.

Abstract: Systems and methods include, responsive to a Wi-Fi client device providing a password for a zone of a Wi-Fi network, determining a status of the Wi-Fi client device; when the status is unknown, placing the client device in a holding area associated with the zone, wherein the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi network while in the holding area and has restricted access that is less than full access to the zone in an allowed zone; responsive to placing the client device in the holding area, causing a notification to an administrator that the client device is in the holding area; and with the client device in the holding area, one of moving the Wi-Fi client device to the allowed area, moving the client device to a rejected area for the zone, and leaving the client device in the holding zone, based on any input or lack thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods include, responsive to a Wi-Fi client device providing a password for a zone of a Wi-Fi network, determining a status of the Wi-Fi client device; when the status is unknown, placing the client device in a holding area associated with the zone, wherein the client device is connected to the Wi-Fi network while in the holding area and has restricted access that is less than full access to the zone in an allowed zone; responsive to placing the client device in the holding area, causing a notification to an administrator that the client device is in the holding area; and with the client device in the holding area, one of moving the Wi-Fi client device to the allowed area, moving the client device to a rejected area for the zone, and leaving the client device in the holding zone, based on any input or lack thereof.