Patent ID: 8374100
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving by a client device a first capability information element, which is broadcast by an access device, the first capability information element including a list of available bands used by the access device; determining by the client device a plurality of available bands for wireless communication with the access device based on a matching between the list of available bands used by the access device and a list of available bands used by the client device; transmitting to said access device a second capability information element including a list of the plurality of available bands; communicating with said access device over a first band of said plurality of available bands; monitoring at least one performance parameter of communication over said first band; comparing a value of said performance parameter to a threshold value of said performance parameter; and based on said comparison, selecting a second band of said plurality of available bands for communication with said access device, notifying said access device of said selection, and communicating with said access device over said second band.