System and method for grouping and assigning channels in a network system

摘要

System and methods are provided for dynamically assigning wireless channels to priority groups based on characteristics of the channels, the environment in which the channels will be used, regulatory requirements, and/or capabilities of client devices. Thereafter, channels may be intelligently assigned to access points to achieve one or more goals. For example, wireless channels may be assigned to access points to ensure balanced coverage throughout the network system for client devices of each type/capability, to minimize effects of wireless interference in the network system, to increase fault tolerance in the network system, and/or to generally improve the coverage and quality of connections in the network system.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
assigning a first subset of two or more channels, of a plurality of channels, to a first group of channels of a first priority level based on a level of support of the channels in the first subset by client devices; assigning a second subset of channels, of the plurality of channels, to a second group of channels of a second priority level different from the first priority level based on a level of support of the channels in the second subset by the client devices; determining that a first access point is located within a radio frequency range of a second access point; responsive to determining that the first access point is located within the radio frequency range of the second access point, configuring the first access point to use one of the channels from the first group of channels of the first priority level and configuring the second access point to use one of the channels from the second group of channels of the second priority level.