Network access points using multiple devices

摘要

A system and method for providing access to a communication network includes providing a radio node comprising a first set of access point components including a radio component, and providing a physically separated controller node in communication with the radio node. The access point controller comprises a second set of access point components distinct from the first set of access point components, creating a distributed access point. A system controller may also be used to control at least one of the radio node and the controller node. The radio node, the controller node, and the system controller communicate over a communication link, such as a wireless or wired link.

主权项

1. A distributed access point, comprising:
a radio node of a plurality of radio nodes configured to communicate with a client, the radio node comprising a set of radio frequency layer components and a first remote communication component; and a controller node configured to be remotely located relative to the radio node, the controller node comprising a second remote communication component that is configured to establish a first remote communication link with the first remote communication component of the radio node for communication with the radio node, wherein the controller node is configured to communicate with the plurality of radio nodes via remote communication links established between the second remote communication component and respective first communication components of the plurality of radio nodes and communicate with the client only via at least one radio node of the plurality of radio nodes.