Wireless access point array

摘要

A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.

主权项

1. A system for providing access to data network services comprising:
at least one wireless access device comprising:
a plurality of transceivers, each transceiver having a directional antenna, each directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector of a plurality of sectors, each corresponding sector generated using the directional antenna and each sector defining a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device;an array controller in signal communication with each of the plurality of transceivers, the array controller configured to:
assign a predetermined channel to each of the plurality of transceivers on which the transceiver communicates with stations in the corresponding sector, where the predetermined channel is unique relative to the predetermined channels assigned to the other transceivers;modify the predetermined channel assignment to each of the plurality of transceivers to dynamically optimize performance; andcontrol communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface; and a wired network connected to the at least one wireless access device, the wired network having an interface to at least one data network service; where the at least one wireless access device communicates with stations within the coverage area and forms a communications path between the wireless stations and the wired network.