System and method for linking existing Wi-Fi access points into a single unified network

摘要

The present invention comprises a system and method for providing a distributed wireless network. In a preferred embodiment, at least one information processor is coupled to and accessible over a communication network, such as the internet. Network bandwidth is provided to a first user of at least two end users for a first fee and to a second user of the at least two end users for a second fee. The bandwidth is provided by at least one network service provider. Further, at least two wireless gateway devices are each respectively operated by the end users, and the wireless gateway devices are configured to provide wireless access to the communication network within a transmission range and to communicate with the at one least information processor. Also, at least two wireless receiving devices are provided that are operable to receive the respective bandwidth from the at least two wireless gateway devices when in transmission range. Preferably, the first user is authorized to use the second bandwidth and the second user is authorized to use the first bandwidth via the wireless devices. Thus a system and method of sharing bandwidth is provided.

主权项

1. A system for providing a distributed wireless network, the system comprising:
at least one information processor coupled to and accessible over a communication network; first bandwidth of the communication network that is provided to a first user of at least two users for a first fee and second bandwidth of the communication network that is provided to a second user of the at least two users for a second fee, wherein the first bandwidth and the second bandwidth are provided by at least one network service provider; and at least two wireless gateway devices that are each respectively associated with the at least two users, wherein the at least two wireless gateway devices are each configured to provide wireless access to the communication network within a corresponding respective transmission range and to communicate with the at one least information processor, wherein at least one of the wireless gateway devices is configured prior to being distributed; wherein at least two wireless receiving devices are operable to receive the respective bandwidth from the at least two wireless gateway devices when in transmission range of the respective gateway devices broadcast, wherein the first user is authorized to use the second bandwidth and the second user is authorized to use the first bandwidth.