Abstract: Techniques for weighted load balancing in multi-link operation (MLO) are provided. An announcement message from a second network device is received by a first network device, where the announcement message indicates a presence of the second network device within a network environment. Operational data of the second network device is collected by the first network device by monitoring network signals transmitted by the second network device. An aggregated weight for the second network device is calculated by the first network device based on the collected operational data. A preference value is determined, by the first network device, for the second network device using the aggregated weight. Upon receiving a request from a client device connected to the first network device, a neighbor report is transmitted by the first network device to the client device, where the neighbor report comprises the preference value determined for the second network device.

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: Artificial intelligence capability signaling for devices such as Access Points (APs) may be provided. Exchanging artificial intelligence capabilities information can comprise determining artificial intelligence capabilities information. A composite Information Element (IE) containing the artificial intelligence capabilities information is generated, and the composite IE is sent to a device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, methods, and processes for adaptive power mode control in network devices are described herein. The deployment of access points (APs) introduces various challenges due to high-density AP deployments and varying interference levels. An AP executes an adaptive mode control logic to dynamically adjust transmission power and switch between Low Power Indoor (LPI) mode and Standard Power (SP) mode based on real-time assessment of uplink and downlink signal strength parameters of associated user devices. The AP may further assess Radio Frequency proximity with neighboring APs to determine optimal cell size and identify maximum transmission power limits (TMAX) within the LPI and SP modes. To ensure seamless communication, the AP switches to the SP mode if the TMAX in the LPI mode does not provide adequate uplink and downlink coverage to the associated user devices. This dynamic control minimizes interference, improves data rates, and supports seamless network integration.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network) that manages and coordinates the communications through wireless docks. An 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 determines, based on a first proximity between (i) an access point and (ii) a first wireless dock and a first device, a first communication frequency that the first wireless dock and the first device should use when communicating with each other and instructs at least one of the first wireless dock or the first device to communicate with each other using the first communication frequency.

Abstract: Devices and methods for augmenting wireless environment reporting are provided. The information provided by 802.11k reports may have limited functionality, as they do not offer extended details that could be beneficial to the network infrastructure. Augmented wireless environment reporting allows network devices and client devices to request for Wireless Environment Reports (WERs) based on several augmented parameters. A device, such as a network device or a client device, generates a WER request including at least one of a condition, a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) technology specification, a non-IEEE 802.11 technology specification, or an element restriction and transmits the WER request to another device such as a client station. The other devices generates the WER with augmented information as requested and transmits to the device. The information included in the WER report may be processed and utilized to perform network analytics, network management tasks, and other functions useful to the network infrastructure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for transport mode selection based on MAPC deployment. A network device receives information from one or more other network devices within a CG, where the CG is configured to operate using a MAPC mode, and the information indicates a support of acting as a transport node over wired connections and a MAPC transport role within the CG for each of the other network devices. The network device estimates a wired path between the network device and at least one of the other network device, and determines transit times required for communication over the wired paths and transit times required for communication over wireless paths. Considering the transit times for the wired and wireless paths and the MAPC mode, the network device selects a transport mode, communicates the transport mode to the other network devices, and performs a network coordination operation using the transport mode.

Abstract: Access Point ranging and placement on a floorplan may be provided. A host AP may range each neighbor AP of the host AP. One or more neighbor APs that failed ranging with the host AP may be categorized in a failed neighbor AP list. The host AP may re-range each of the one or more neighbor APs in the failed neighbor AP list with a modified ranging parameter. At least one neighbor AP of the one or more neighbor APs may be categorized in the failed neighbor AP list that succeeded in re-ranging with the host AP in an extended range neighbor AP list.

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Abstract: Access Point ranging and placement on a floorplan may be provided. A host AP may range each neighbor AP of the host AP. One or more neighbor APs that failed ranging with the host AP may be categorized in a failed neighbor AP list. The host AP may re-range each of the one or more neighbor APs in the failed neighbor AP list with a modified ranging parameter. At least one neighbor AP of the one or more neighbor APs may be categorized in the failed neighbor AP list that succeeded in re-ranging with the host AP in an extended range neighbor AP list.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an interface for a fan that includes a first bracket coupled to the fan, where the fan is configured to direct a flow of air through an opening of a duct, and the opening comprises a central axis extending therethrough, a second bracket coupled to a frame surrounding the opening of the duct, where the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to surround the opening of the duct, the second bracket is configured to support the first bracket, and the second bracket is partially radially within the first bracket relative to the central axis of the opening, and a gasket disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, where the first bracket, the second bracket, and the gasket are configured to sealingly engage with one another without mechanical securement.

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 disclosed technology relates to determining a period in which a non-urgent RRM update should be deferred. The method may comprise applying a first update to an existing configuration of the plurality of wireless access points in the network based on an analysis of telemetry received from the plurality of wireless access points received over a period spanning at least two busy periods. The method may further comprise applying a second update that modifies the first preferred network configuration based on an analysis of telemetry received during the first busy period. The method may further comprise applying a maintenance update to the tweaked network configuration based on telemetry received during the next busy period.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to determining a period in which a non-urgent RRM update should be deferred. The method may comprise applying a first update to an existing configuration of the plurality of wireless access points in the network based on an analysis of telemetry received from the plurality of wireless access points received over a period spanning at least two busy periods. The method may further comprise applying a second update that modifies the first preferred network configuration based on an analysis of telemetry received during the first busy period. The method may further comprise applying a maintenance update to the tweaked network configuration based on telemetry received during the next busy period.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein disclose coordinating frequencies for an access point (AP). A corresponding method comprises evaluating a performance profile for the AP, the performance profile comprising a first part related to a first network generated by a first radio of the AP and a second part related to a second network generated by a second radio of the AP. The method also comprises selecting first channels on which the AP generates the first network based on the performance profile and spectral regrowth profiles for transmission power levels of the first radio. The method additionally comprises selecting second channels on which the AP generates the second network based at least in part on the performance profile and the spectral regrowth profiles. Furthermore, the method comprises enabling communications between a first set of devices on the first channels and enabling communications between a second set of devices on the second channels.

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: Embodiments described herein provide for target-wake-time (TWT) coordination in an enterprise network across multiple neighboring APs in order to provide for peer-to-peer (P2P) communications between peer network devices across a network, including across multiple basic services sets in the network.

Abstract: Embodiments herein transmit and receive in a secondary channel when a primary channel is active. In the embodiment, an access point determines that the primary channel is active, which may include waiting until a MAC header of a frame transmitted over the primary channel is decoded. In some embodiments, the access point tests that the received power is below a threshold. When it is determined that the primary channel is active and the received power is below the threshold, the access point transmits an RTS frame and receives a CTS frame over the secondary channel to reserve the secondary channel for a specified duration. In some embodiments, the access point uses NAV tracking to determine the duration of use of the primary channel to avoid collisions on the primary channel.