MULTIPLE ACCESS POINT WIRELESS MESH NETWORK

摘要

A mesh network system includes a plurality of network nodes, a network manager, and at least one access point. The network nodes communicate wirelessly with each other and the at least one access point of the mesh network system. The network manager manages operation of a wireless mesh network including the nodes and the at least one access point. The at least one access point communicates wirelessly with the network nodes, and provides a gateway between the wireless mesh network and the network manager. The at least one network access point is operative to synchronize its operation timing to an external clock, such as a UPS or UTC clock. Furthermore, in wireless mesh networks including multiple access points, the access points can synchronize their operation timing to each other, and can provide timing information to other access points and nodes in the network.

主权项

1. A mesh network system comprising:
a plurality of network nodes, each network node including a processor and a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with the other network nodes and access points of the mesh network system; a network manager communicatively connected to the plurality of network nodes and configured to manage operation of a wireless mesh network including nodes of the plurality of network nodes; and at least one network access point, each network access point including a processor, a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with the network nodes of the mesh network system, and a wired or wireless transceiver configured for communication with the network manager, wherein the network manager and the plurality of network nodes are communicatively connected through the at least one network access point, and wherein the at least one network access point is operative to synchronize its operation to an external clock, and to transmit timing information of the external clock to the network nodes of the mesh network system.