Abstract:
An improved method of network management, particularly in the context of standards IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.11k, through two new MAC measurements, with attendant advantages. The two new measurements include WTRU uplink traffic loading measurement, and an AP service loading measurement and is generally applicable at least to layers 1 and 2 as applied to a least 802.11k in the context of OFDM and CDMA 2000 systems, but is applicable to other scenarios as well. A Method for determining and advertising congestion is also provided for a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system. The present invention also introduces a method for managing congestion when congestion is detected. This aspect of the present invention applies primarily to wireless systems that use the Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) mechanism. The methods are advantageously implemented in selectively configured WTRUs of various forms.
Abstract:
A device for identifying an emergency call in a wireless local area network includes an indicator to identify a call as an emergency call. The indicator can be a bit flag or an information element. The information element can include location information regarding the location of the station that placed the emergency call. This information can be used to locate the caller. The location information can be transmitted from the station to an access point separately from an emergency call.
Abstract:
A beacon signal used in data communications, such as the IEEE 802.11, is provided with data extensions. The data extensions permit additional information to be provided by the beacon signal. Periodic beacon requests are made during connection between a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU, 17, 18, 19) and an access point (AP) on a WLAN (12, 13). A Measurement Request field (26) corresponding to a beacon request contains a measurement duration value and channel number for which the request applies. The beacon request permits a scan mode, which includes "Active Scan" mode, "Passive Scan" mode and "Beacon Table" mode.
Abstract:
In a wireless communication system including a (STA) including a basic service set (BSS) timer and in communication with a mesh access point (MAP), and a network management (NM) entity wherein the MAP and NM entity include a mesh timer, a method and apparatus for coordinating timing comprises the STA transmitting a BSS timer information message to the MAP, wherein the BSS timer information message includes a BSS timer value. The MAP receives the BSS timer information message and modifies the message. The MAP forwards the modified message to the NM entity.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus of network management using a perceived indicator to provide physical layer measurements in a multitude of stations in the network, either by way of radio frequency power, or observed signal to noise plus interference (PSNI) from each access point, to report the measurements, to collect the measurements, and using the reported PSNI values as a signal quality indicator of delivered bit error rate or frame error rate (FER) to evaluate, reconfigure, and manage multiple stations in order to optimize the network or network performance.
Abstract:
A beacon signal used in data communications, such as the IEEE 802.11, is provided with data extensions. The data extensions permit additional information to be provided by the beacon signal. Periodic beacon requests are made during connection between a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) and an access point (AP) on a WLAN. A Measurement Request field corresponding to a beacon request contains a measurement duration value and channel number for which the request applies. The beacon request permits a scan mode which includes "Active Scan" mode, "Passive Scan" mode and "Beacon Table" mode.
Abstract:
A device for identifying an emergency call in a wireless local area network includes an indicator to identify a call as an emergency call. The indicator can be a bit flag or an information element. The information element can include location information regarding the location of the station that placed the emergency call. This information can be used to locate the caller. The location information can be transmitted from the station to an access point separately from an emergency call.
Abstract:
A method, access point (AP) and a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) in wireless communications are disclosed. Means are provided for a first communication station providing a load element for each of a plurality of access categories, and advertising the plurality of load elements to other communication stations.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus of network management using a perceived signal to noise indicator (PSNI), in preference to received signal strength indicator to provide physical layer measurements in a multitude of stations in the network, either by way of radio frequency power, or observed signal to noise plus interference from each access point, to report the measurements, to collect the measurements, and using the reported PSNI values as a signal quality indicator of delivered bit error rate or frame error rate to evaluate, reconfigure, and manage multiple stations in order to optimize the network or network performance.
Abstract:
5 An improved method of network management, particularly in the context of standards IEEE802.11 and IEEE802.11k, through two new MAC measurements, with attendant advantages. The two new measurements include WTRU uplink traffic loading measurement, and an AP service loading measurement and is generally applicable at least to layers 1 and 2 as applied to at least 802.11k in the 10 context of OFDM and CDMA 2000 systems, but is applicable to other scenarios as well. A method for determining and advertising congestion is also provided for a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system. The present invention also introduces a method for managing congestion when congestion is detected. This aspect for the present invention applies primarily to wireless systems that use the 15 Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision advantageously implemented in selectively configured WTRUs of various forms.