Patent ID: 9078192
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method, comprising: tracking, by a network device, a first load associated with usage of a first wireless communication band, wherein the first wireless communication band is used for client connections; tracking a second load associated with usage of a second wireless communication band, wherein the second wireless communication band is used for client connections; receiving a client connection request on the first wireless communication band; responding to the client connection request on the first wireless communication band when the first load is less than a first threshold; rejecting the client connection request on the first wireless communication band when the first load is greater than or equal to the first threshold; responding to additional client connection requests on the second wireless communication band when the second load is less than a second threshold; and continuing to reject additional client connection requests on the first wireless communication band when the first load is greater than or equal to the first threshold.