Patent ID: 10396880

Abstract:
A method of a wireless communication access node is disclosed. The wireless communication access node is adapted to establish a wireless communication link to a wireless communication device by beam-formed transmission using a beam-forming alternative selected from a plurality of beam-forming alternatives each corresponding to a direction emanating from the wireless communication access node. The method comprises simultaneously transmitting two or more beacon signals having different respective predetermined content, wherein each beacon signal is transmitted using a respective one of the plurality of beam-forming alternatives and wherein the predetermined content of each beacon signal is associated with the direction corresponding to the respective beam-forming alternative. The method also comprises receiving a beacon reading report from the wireless communication device, wherein the beacon reading report is indicative of a reception quality at the wireless communication device of the two or more beacon signals, and selecting the beam-forming alternative for establishment of the wireless communication link based on the received beacon reading report. Corresponding arrangement, wireless communication access node and computer program product are also disclosed, as well as a method of a wireless communication device and corresponding arrangement, wireless communication device and computer program product.