Systems and methods for managing communication of an access node and a relay node

摘要

Systems and methods are described for managing communications of an access node and a relay node. A utilization of a first frequency band that is used for communication between a relay node and wireless devices may be monitored. The relay node may also communicate with an access node to connect to a network. It may be determined that the monitored utilization meets a utilization criteria. One of a second frequency band and a third frequency band may be selected for the relay node based on the determination that the monitored utilization meets the utilization criteria. The selected frequency band may be allocated for communication between the relay node and wireless devices.

主权项

1. A method for managing frequency bands at access nodes, the method comprising:
monitoring a utilization of a first frequency band that is used for communication between a relay node and wireless devices, wherein the relay node communicates with an access node to connect to a network; determining that the monitored utilization meets a utilization criteria; selecting at least one of a second frequency band and a third frequency band for the relay node based on the determination that the monitored utilization meets the utilization criteria, a capacity of the first frequency band, a capacity of the second frequency band, and a capacity of the third frequency band; and allocating the selected frequency band for communication between the relay node and wireless devices.