Abstract: Dynamic spectrum access mode based on station capabilities is provided by categorizing functionalities of Access Points (APs) and stations (STA) in a wireless network; identifying interference induced by external signaling devices on channels in the wireless network; calculating an impact factor of the interference based on proximity of the external signaling devices to the wireless network, a pattern of the external signaling devices, and an extent of overlap with frequencies used by the external signaling devices and the wireless network; and in response to identifying a given STA that is paired with a given AP in the wireless network, wherein the given STA and the given AP are both categorized as being capable of both multilink communications and preamble puncturing, assigning network resources for the given STA to communicate with the given AP via one of multilink communications or preamble puncturing based on the impact factor of the interference.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe techniques for performing dynamic channel assignment for MLD stations using MLD distributions associated with access points (APs). The embodiments herein include techniques for considering inter-frequency isolation (also referred to as inter-spectrum isolation) as well as intra-frequency contention when assigning channels to MLDs.

Abstract: Network environment health monitoring is provided by receiving an alert indicating that a first station (STA) is experiencing a connection with a first Access Point (AP) below a quality threshold; identifying a set of APs connected to a shared network with the first AP within one hop of the first AP; aggregating signal metrics for the first STA from the first AP and each AP of the set of APs; identifying a cause for the connection performing below the quality threshold based on the signal metrics as aggregated; and performing a remediation strategy based on the cause as identified.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an access point with an adjustable scan radio and a method of operating the access point. The access point operates a scan radio to determine first and second sets of metrics for packets detected by the scan radio with a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) greater than first and second RSSI thresholds, respectively. The access point also operates a service radio to determine a third set of metrics for packets transmitted by the service radio and determines a first weight and a second weight based on the third set of metrics. The access point further applies the first and second weights to the first and second sets of metrics to produce first and second sets of weighted metrics and adjusts the service radio based on the first and second sets of weighted metrics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an MLD AP that attempts to avoid roaming of STAs within its coverage area when one of the links of the STA is about fall out of the coverage area of the MLD AP. When the MLD STA moves in a way that puts one of its links on the verge of a coverage area, its servicing MLD AP attempts to reroute traffic to other in-range links of the STA if a TID-to-link mapping is in place that permits the rerouting. If no such TID-to-link mapping is present, then the MLD AP attempts to reassign traffic to one of the in-range links if one of the links has an acceptable quality of service and can handle the traffic on the out-of-range link. If these attempts fail, then the AP causes the MLD STA to roam to a nearby MLD AP.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for mitigating adjacent channel interference (ACI) in concurrent transmissions that include a peer-to-peer (P2P) resource unit assignment are described. An example technique includes determining that a downlink transmission from an access point to a first client station is subject to an amount of ACI from a P2P transmission from a second client station to a third client station. A set of mitigation actions is determined to reduce the amount of ACI to the downlink transmission, based at least in part on the amount of ACI. The set of mitigation actions are performed.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for mitigating interference in multi-access point coordination (MAPC) deployments are described. An example technique includes obtaining interference information associated with at least one device interfering with multi-access point communication. The interference information includes at least one of an indication of a frequency of occurrence of interference with the multi-access point communication or an indication of a duration of the interference. Resource allocation is performed for the multi-access point communication, based on the interference information.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for enhancing transmit opportunity (TXOP) sharing for multi-access point coordination (MAPC) are described. An example technique includes obtaining, for each access point (AP) of a plurality of APs in a MAPC group, historical mobility information of client stations (STAs) associated with the AP. A number of the client STAs associated with each AP that satisfies a mobility criteria is determined based on the historical mobility information. A determination of whether to enable TXOP sharing is made for each AP and an indication of the determination is transmitted to the AP. Another technique includes estimating traffic demand for a first set of client STAs associated with an AP. A second set of client STAs to make available for TXOP sharing is determined. Signal strength information associated with a communication link between each client STA in the second set and the AP is transmitted.

Abstract: Aspects described herein include an exclusionary approach for basic service set (BSS) color selection and assignment in a network. A network controller for a network selects a radio associated with an access point (AP) under management of the network controller and determines a potential set of BSS colors for the radio. The network controller then removes/excludes a set of BSS colors that impacts the radio from the potential set of BSS colors and updates or assigns a BSS color for the selected radio using the potential set of BSS colors, minimizing the chances that the assigned BSS color will cause an overlapping BSS color condition in the network.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for optimizing performance of a multi-link device (MLD). In one embodiment, a controller receives information about a filter response for a first multi-link device (MLD, determines, based on the information about the filter response, a filtering transitional region of the first MLD indicating a range of frequencies where there is energy leakage due to the first MLD device operating in a simultaneous transmission and reception (STR) mode, determines cost metrics for a plurality of channels by identifying a STR and non-STR (NSTR) ratio for each of the plurality of channels, and assigns, based on the filtering transitional region and the cost metrics, a first radio of an access point (AP) to one of the plurality of channels to enable the first MLD to operate in the STR mode when communicating with the first radio.

Abstract: Dynamic spectrum access mode based on station capabilities is provided by categorizing functionalities of Access Points (APs) and stations (STA) in a wireless network; identifying interference induced by external signaling devices on channels in the wireless network; calculating an impact factor of the interference based on proximity of the external signaling devices to the wireless network, a pattern of the external signaling devices, and an extent of overlap with frequencies used by the external signaling devices and the wireless network; and in response to identifying a given STA that is paired with a given AP in the wireless network, wherein the given STA and the given AP are both categorized as being capable of both multilink communications and preamble puncturing, assigning network resources for the given STA to communicate with the given AP via one of multilink communications or preamble puncturing based on the impact factor of the interference.

Abstract: Network environment health monitoring is provided by receiving an alert indicating that a first station (STA) is experiencing a connection with a first Access Point (AP) below a quality threshold; identifying a set of APs connected to a shared network with the first AP within one hop of the first AP; aggregating signal metrics for the first STA from the first AP and each AP of the set of APs; identifying a cause for the connection performing below the quality threshold based on the signal metrics as aggregated; and performing a remediation strategy based on the cause as identified.

Abstract: A method includes determining, based on (i) a transmit time and a receive time of a request packet from a first access point (AP) to a client device and (ii) a transmit time and a receive time of a response packet from the client device to the first AP, a distance between the first AP and the client device and adjusting a transmit power of the first AP based at least in part on the distance between the first AP and the client device.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe techniques for performing dynamic channel assignment for MLD stations using MLD distributions associated with access points (APs). The embodiments herein include techniques for considering inter-frequency isolation (also referred to as inter-spectrum isolation) as well as intra-frequency contention when assigning channels to MLDs.

Abstract: Methods and a system described herein form collections of stations based on capabilities and classification of the station and on radio capacity and link budgets of the bands in which the stations operate. Once a collection is formed, a check occurs to determine if there is a rebalancing event, such as a change in the capabilities and classification of a station or a change in the radio capacity and link budgets. If so, then the stations are reassigned to different collections. If no rebalancing event occurs, then the assignment is checked to determine if the loads on the links are well-balanced. If so, a radio link recommendation is sent to the stations.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a group of APs that uses a shared radar cache to select a new channel after vacating a current channel when performing dynamic frequency selection (DFS). The group of APs can set aside memory to store status information about the DFS channels in the frequency band. For example, when one AP detects a radar event (and has to vacate a DFS channel), the AP updates an entry for that channel in the shared radar cache. The APs can also query the cache to determine a new channel after vacating its current channel. That is, the shared radar cache may store the most recent radar events occurring in a channel. In this manner, the APs can select a new channel that has little or no recent radar events, which reduces the likelihood the AP will have to vacate the new channel.

Abstract: Dynamic spectrum access mode based on station capabilities is provided by categorizing functionalities of Access Points (APs) and mobile stations (STA) in a wireless network; identifying interference induced by external signaling devices on channels in the wireless network; calculating an impact factor of the interference based on proximity of the external signaling devices to the wireless network, a pattern of the external signaling devices, and an extent of overlap with frequencies used by the external signaling devices and the wireless network; and in response to identifying a given STA that is paired with a given AP in the wireless network, wherein the given STA and the given AP are both categorized as being capable of both multilink communications and preamble puncturing, assigning network resources for the given STA to communicate with the given AP via one of multilink communications or preamble puncturing based on the impact factor of the interference.

Abstract: Network environment health monitoring is provided by receiving an alert indicating that a first station (STA) is experiencing a connection with a first Access Point (AP) below a quality threshold; identifying a set of APs connected to a shared network with the first AP within one hop of the first AP; aggregating signal metrics for the first STA from the first AP and each AP of the set of APs; identifying a cause for the connection performing below the quality threshold based on the signal metrics as aggregated; and performing a remediation strategy based on the cause as identified.

Abstract: Flexible radio assignment with beamsteering antennas is provided by controlling a plurality of Access Points (APs) including steerable antennas to each transmit a first plurality of discovery frames at a first beamwidth; controlling the plurality of APs to steer the steerable antennas at a second beamwidth, less than the first beamwidth, to a plurality of steering angles; controlling the plurality of APs to each transmit a second plurality of discovery frames at each steering angle of the plurality of steering angles; determining an overlap in radio coverage among the plurality of APs based on the first plurality and the second plurality of discovery frames; and identifying redundant radios based on the overlap in radio coverage; and reassigning the redundant radios from use for client transmissions to a secondary role.

Abstract: An operator may enhance radio resource management with beamwidth selection and beamsteering by receiving coverage data for a plurality of access points (APs) in a wireless network; calculating an antenna arrangement for the plurality of APs based on the coverage data, wherein the antenna arrangement covers a designated area in an environment; and configuring each AP of the plurality of aps according to the antenna arrangement by: setting a steering angle for adjustable antennas of the plurality of APs, setting a transmission power for the adjustable antennas; and setting a beamwidth of the adjustable antennas.