Patent ID: 8175106
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for effecting a fast and automatic self-forming meshing topology integration with wired networks comprises: applying a management frame in a wireless distribution system (WDS) mode; adding an information element (IE) in the management frame such that a first wireless point (AP) is required to maintain the IE based on its own setting and state; sending the IE by the first AP via the management frame for providing state of the first AP under the WDS mode; enabling a second AP to be aware of conditions of the first APs in the WDS mode and to determine whether a physical link should be established therewith based on the received management frame; and carrying out a real time maintenance of said physical link if it has been established; wherein in response to powering on the first AP, the first AP regularly broadcasts a probe request frame having a Hello IE, the probe request frame adapted to declare the first AP for supporting the system and to send out the first AP's current state in real time, and providing fields of the Hello IE as following: