Abstract: Predicting network throughput and balancing network loads may be provided. Predicting network throughput and balancing network loads can comprise receiving traffic information from a plurality of Access Points (APs). Based on the traffic information, traffic associated with the plurality of APs can be modeled. Based on the modeled traffic, a gain in AP efficiency for one or more APs of the plurality of APs can be modeled when modifying Station (STA) traffic of a STA. A recommendation can be sent to one or more recipient APs of the plurality of APs, wherein the recommendation indicates the gain in AP efficiency for the one or more APs when modifying the STA traffic.

Abstract: Optimizing or otherwise improving sounding intervals may be provided. Improving sounding intervals can include generating predicted Channel State information (CSI) of a Station (STA). A Null Data Packet (NDP) Announcement (NDPA) can be sent to the STA, wherein the NDPA instructs the STA to send compressed CSI. A reference signal is then sent to the STA. Finally, the compressed CSI is received from the STA.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques to regulate the use of a device and route network traffic associated with the device based on a digital visa. A method includes obtaining information associated with a device; obtaining information associated with policies for a plurality of jurisdictions, the policies including data sovereignty policies and environmental policies for each jurisdiction of the plurality of jurisdictions; determining a set of constraints for regulating use of the device and for routing network traffic associated with the device based on the information associated with the device and the policies for the plurality of jurisdictions; and regulating the use of the device and routing the network traffic associated with the device based on the set of constraints.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises: registering, by a root network device in a low power and lossy network, a constrained network device that is reachable within the low power and lossy network; obtaining, by the root network device, executable code associated with execution of a network service operation by the constrained network device; receiving a data packet from a source device and destined for the constrained network device; and causing execution on the data packet, by the root network device, of the network service operation on behalf of the constrained network device in response to reception of the data packet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an access point of an overhead mesh of access points in an area selects a range of client identifiers. The access point sends, via a beam cone transmitted in a substantially downward direction towards a floor of the area, a trigger signal that includes the range of client identifiers and prompts client devices having identifiers in that range to send best effort transmissions towards the overhead mesh. The access point detects a collision between the best effort transmissions of the client devices. The access point adjusts the range of client identifiers so as to avoid future collisions between the best effort transmissions of the client devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a controller identifies access points forming an overhead mesh of access points in an area, each access point comprising one or more directional transmitters each configured to transmit a beam cone in a substantially downward direction towards a floor of the area. The controller determines coverage areas on the floor of the area for the one or more directional transmitters of the access points in the overhead mesh. The controller generates, based on the coverage areas, alternating communication schedules for the access points such that a client device at any given location on the floor of the area is within range of a plurality of receiving access points in the overhead mesh and at least one transmitting access point in the overhead mesh at a certain point in time. The controller sends the communication schedules to the access points.

Abstract: Techniques for improved networking are provided. An access point (AP) determines an AP duty cycle based at least in part on transmission activity of a station (STA) associated to the AP. The AP duty cycle is signaled via one or more beacon frames transmitted by the AP. The AP exchanges data in accordance with the AP duty cycle, comprising exchanging data with the STA during one or more active periods indicated by the AP duty cycle, and sleeping during one or more inactive periods indicated by the AP duty cycle.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for sustainably operating a plurality of network planes via de-energization and re-energization is described herein. In many network configurations, a plurality of planes exist that allow for more modular connections in a network fabric. Often, these planes are configured such that each plane is not directly connected to another plane. Because of this, various embodiments described herein can evaluate network conditions and determine if there are conditions suitable to de-energize a plane by either directing the plane to enter a lower-power mode, by shutting off the plane, or disconnecting the available power. This de-energization period can be for a period of time or can occur until a triggering event is detected that indicates that the plane should be re-energized. These determinations can be done based on current traffic trends or historical conditions. They may also be heuristic-based or generated via one or more machine-learning processes.

Abstract: Techniques for using Locator ID Separation Protocol (LISP), Mobile Internet Protocol (MIP), and/or other techniques in conjunction with Domain Name System (DNS) to obfuscate server-side addresses in data communications. Rather than having DNS provide a client device with an IP address of an endpoint device, such as a server, the DNS instead returns an endpoint identifiers (EID) that is mapped to the client device and at least one routing locator (RLOC) of the endpoint device. In this way, IP addresses of servers are obfuscated by a network mapping of EIDs and RLOCs. The client device may then communicate data packets to the server using the EIDs as the destination address, and a virtual network service that works in conjunction with DNS can encapsulate the data packet with the RLOC using LISP and forward the data packet onto the server.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer-readable storage media are provided for determining critical flow characteristics and predicting the network resources to compute time-based p-routes that satisfy different SLAs. Critical flows within a set of nodes organized in a DODAG are monitored and assessed according to applicable SLAs and relevant networking KPIs to generate a forecast of the traffic flow and the overall SLAs for these critical flows. These overall SLAs, KPIs, and the generated forecast are used by a PCE associated with the network to compute p-routes through the set of nodes in the DODAG that satisfy the overall SLAs for the critical flows.

Abstract: Techniques for varying locations of virtual networks associated with endpoints using Network Address Translation (NAT), Mobile Internet Protocol (MIP), and/or other techniques in conjunction with Domain Name System (DNS). Rather than having DNS provide a client device with an IP address of an endpoint device, such as a server, the DNS instead returns a virtual IP (VIP) address that is mapped to the client device and the endpoint device. The VIP address may be selected based on a number of factors (e.g., power usage, privacy requirements, virtual distances, etc.). In this way, IP addresses of servers are obfuscated by a virtual network of VIP addresses that can be periodically rotated and/or load balanced. The client device may then communicate data packets to the server using the VIP address as the destination address, and a virtual network service that works in conjunction with DNS can convert the VIP address to the actual IP address of the server using NAT and forward the data packet onto the server.

Abstract: Techniques for improving telemetry in resource-constrained device environments. In some examples, the techniques include gossiping telemetry information between peer devices of a wireless network to, among other things, reduce telemetry cost and/or an amount of telemetry data streamed to a telemetry collector. In some examples, the techniques may also include intelligently exporting telemetry data from resource-constrained devices towards backend systems without exhausting the resource-constrained devices and/or the backend systems. In examples, the telemetry data may be contextual information associated with an endpoint, an application, a network-device resource (e.g., CPU, battery, memory, storage, etc.), geographical constraints, and/or the like.

Abstract: Granular guard interval tuning may be provided. A delay profile for a plurality of sub-bands in a serving channel may be created. Then delay spread information from at least one calibration helper device for the plurality of sub-bands in the serving channel may be received. Next, a delay spread matrix based on the delay profile, the delay spread information, and a location of the calibration helper devices may be created. The delay spread matrix may then be used to determine optimal Guard Intervals (GIs).

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for performing sticky client detection and/or remediation with machine learning are described. An example technique includes determining one or more parameters associated with roaming activity of a client station (STA) within a wireless network. The one or more parameters are evaluated with a machine learning model to predict a sliding boundary associated with the client STA, a first access point (AP) within the wireless network, and a second AP within the wireless network. Information associated with the sliding boundary is transmitted to the first AP. A frame including a request for the client STA to roam to the second AP and the information associated with the sliding boundary is transmitted to the client STA.

Abstract: Methods are provided for selectively depowering any device(s) that seem unnecessarily redundant to strike a balance between resiliency and sustainability to reduce energy costs. The analysis may include a current application mix in use on network paths. For example, a policy may require that at least two available paths are actively energized when real-time collaboration apps are running. Examples of a real-time collaboration app may be data mining in an online database stored elsewhere in the network or holding a video conference call. This double path redundancy can deliver increased application availability. And, in instances where just web/email are actively running, then a backup path that may be energized in less than a second, if a primary path loses connectivity. This lower-power method can also provide increased application availability.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for network device power management at the floor level are described herein. Network devices can communicate with various devices in a wireless network. However, environmental changes, barriers, and other hazards exist in each deployment environment. To better understand each deployment environment, a floorplan can be generated by sending out a plurality of test frames. These test frames can be formatted with power data that is associated with the transmission power level that each test frame is transmitted at. The receiving network device can compare this power data with an actual measurement of the received signals. This data can all be packaged into a client report that can be sent back to the transmitting device which can then process this client report from multiple network devices such that a floorplan can be generated which can be utilized to make more efficient network decisions in the future.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a wireless network in which an access point determines and selects alternative devices to make transmissions for energy harvesting purposes. The access point includes a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor determines, based on a proximity of a first device to a second device, that the second device should harvest energy from a message transmitted by the first device, determines a first basic service set (BSS) color that the first device and the second device should use for the second device to harvest energy from the message, and communicates, to the first device, an instruction to use the first BSS color when transmitting the message.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus that generates headers for backscattering devices. The apparatus includes one or more memories and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more memories. A combination of the one or more processors determined an Internet protocol (IP) address for a backscattering device, generates a header that includes the IP address, and communicates a first energizing frame to the backscattering device. The first energizing frame includes the header. The combination of the one or more processors also receives a message from the backscattering device. The message includes the header.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mobile system scans wireless channels for any upcoming access points using a dedicated monitor radio of the mobile system. The mobile system identifies a particular wireless channel in use by an upcoming access point. The mobile system notifies a second radio of the mobile system of the particular wireless channel. The mobile system performs a handoff between a current access point and the upcoming access point in part by switching the second radio of the mobile system to the particular wireless channel of the upcoming access point.

Abstract: Techniques performed by offload computing devices that establish and advertise confidential computing environments for use by other computing devices. The offload computing devices may each be executing an attestable bootloader that creates the confidential computing environments, advertises the available resources to the other computing devices, establish secure encrypted channels with the other devices, and run processes in the confidential computing environments on behalf of the other computing devices. In addition to advertising the availability of computing resources in the confidential environments, the offload computing devices may additionally advertise performance metrics associated with the confidential computing environments. Computing devices may receive the advertisements, and send requests to the offload computing devices to run processes on their behalf in the confidential computing environments.