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US7215677B2 - System and method for balancing load in a wireless LAN - Google Patents
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Yi-Jen Lung
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H04W28/00—Network traffic or resource management
H04W28/02—Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
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H04W28/12—Flow control between communication endpoints using signalling between network elements
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H04L47/125—Load balancing, e.g. traffic engineering
H04W84/00—Network topologies
H04W84/02—Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop]
H04W84/10—Small scale networks; Flat hierarchical networks
H04W84/12—WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
System and method for balancing load among access points in a LAN are disclosed. Each access point has a SSID. After resetting an access point, the access point entering a SSID hidden state for hiding its SSID so as to prohibit mobile stations from accessing the access point. When in the SSID hidden state, an access point enters into a SSID showing state for showing its SSID and for enabling mobile stations to couple to the access point if no show-SSID-rejection frame is received. When in the SSID showing state, an access point enters into a SSID pre-hiding state for showing its SSID if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received. When in the SSID pre-hiding state, an access point enters into the SSID hidden state if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received, otherwise the first access point entering into the SSID showing state.
The present invention relates to load balance in a wireless local area network (LAN) and, more particularly, to a system and a method for balancing load among access points in a wireless LAN.
Wireless communication has known a rapid, spectacular development leading to an increasing popularity of wireless LAN. FIG. 1 presents schematically a well-known wireless LAN structure. As shown in the FIG. 1, the wireless LAN is comprised of a plurality of mobile stations (e.g., Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)) 13 and access points 10, 11, in which the provision of the additional access point 11 is for serving increased users coupled to the wireless LAN. The access points 10 and, 11 form a group for servicing the mobile stations 13 in the controlled area of the access points 10 and 11. Also, an Ethernet 12 is interconnected the access points 10 and 11. The Ethernet 12 may be further coupled to the Internet to form a wide area network (WAN). As such, for example, one mobile station 13 associated with the access point 10 not only may communicate with the other mobile station over the wireless LAN but also may be coupled to the Internet at any time.
However, load may be out of balance among access points due to roaming or other factors. For example, if three mobile stations 13 are coupled to the access point 10 while only one mobile station 13 is coupled to the access point 11, a new mobile station 13 coupled to the access point 10 may increase the load borne on the access point 10, thus causing an out of balance condition between these two access points 10 and 11. Such out of balance condition can lower the overall performance of the wireless LAN.
Therefore, it is desirable to provide novel system and method for balancing load among access points in a wireless LAN in order to mitigate and/or obviate the aforementioned problem.
The object of the present invention is to provide system and method for effectively balancing load among access points in a wireless LAN so as to increase the overall performance.
In one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for balancing load in a wireless local area network having a plurality of access points for servicing mobile stations under control. Each access point has a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID), and broadcasts a load frame indicating its load to the other access points in every predetermined period of time. When a first access point receives a load frame from a second access point indicating that the load of the second access point is larger than that of the first access point, the first access point issues a show-SSID-rejection frame to the second access point. The method comprises the steps of: (A) after resetting an access point, the access point entering a SSID hidden state for hiding its SSID so as to prohibit mobile stations from accessing the access point; (B) when in the SSID hidden state, an access point entering into a SSID showing state for showing its SSID and for enabling mobile stations to couple to the access point if no show-SSID-rejection frame is received; (C) when in the SSID showing state, an access point entering into a SSID pre-hiding state for showing its SSID if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received; and (D) when in the SSID pre-hiding state, an access point entering into the SSID hidden state if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received, otherwise the access point entering into the SSID showing state.
In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a system for balancing load in a wireless local area network, which comprises a plurality of access points for servicing mobile stations under control, and a distributed system provided as a transmitting medium among the plurality of access points. Each access point has a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID), and broadcasts a load frame indicating its load to the other access points in every predetermined period of time. When a first access point receives a load frame from a second access point indicating that the load of the second access point is larger than that of the first access point, the first access point issuing a show-SSID-rejection frame to the second access point. After resetting an access point, the access point enters a SSID hidden state for hiding its SSID so as to prohibit mobile stations from accessing the access point. When in the SSID hidden state, an access point enters into a SSID showing state for showing its SSID and for enabling mobile stations to couple to the access point if no show-SSID-rejection frame is received. When in the SSID showing state, an access point enters into a SSID pre-hiding state for showing its SSID if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received. When in the SSID pre-hiding state, an access point enters into the SSID hidden state if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received, otherwise the access point enters into the SSID showing state.
Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 presents schematically the connection of mobile stations to one of access points in a well-known wireless LAN;
FIG. 2 presents schematically the connection of mobile stations to one of access points in a wireless LAN according to the invention;
FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a process according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
FIGS. 4A and 4B show schematically a load frame and a show-SSID-rejection frame of the invention respectively; and
FIG. 5 shows schematically a state transition for two access points according to the invention.
With reference to FIG. 2, there is shown a system for balancing load in a wireless LAN in accordance with the present invention. As shown, a group is comprised of a plurality of access points. For ease of description, only two access points 20, 21 in the group are shown, while it is appreciated by those skilled in the art that there may be more than two access points in a group in any of other embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Each access point has a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID) for serving a plurality of mobile stations coupled thereto. The access point may broadcast or receive frames via a distributed system 22. In the embodiment, the distributed system 22 is an 802.3 Ethernet.
With reference to FIG. 3, there is shown a flow chart illustrating a load balance process according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Steps of the process will now be described in detail below. In step S302, after being reset, the access point enters into a SSID hidden state (with a state value k equal to 0) in which its SSID is hidden for prohibiting mobile stations from accessing the access point. In detail, the SSID is hidden in a beacon frame sent by the access point. Alternatively, the access point does not response to a Probe Request issued by a mobile station in an active probe mode. As such, either association nor re-association cannot be performed by the mobile station by utilizing the SSID of the access point, resulting in a prohibition of providing services to the mobile station by the access point.
In step S303, a rejection flag in the access point is cleared. The flag is used to show whether a show-SSID-rejection frame has been received. The show-SSID-rejection frame is sent from the other access point over the distributed system 22. In step S304, the access point continuously sends a load frame to other access points over the distributed system 22 in every regular period of time.
The load frame is shown in FIG. 4A. In the embodiment, the load frame is a broadcast frame which is comprised of a command field for storing a command of load balance, a length field, a GroupID field for storing different load balance strategies for calculating load on the access point, and a data field. The load balance strategies are classified for calculating the number of users accessing the access point, calculating throughput of the access point, and calculating transmission quality of the access point. The data field consisting of a BSSID sub-field for showing the access point which sends the load frame and a load sub-field for showing load of the access point.
In step S305, the access point determines whether a show-SSID-rejection frame sent from the other access point over the distributed system 22 has been received. If the access point is in the SSID hidden state and has not received a show-SSID-rejection frame, it should enter the SSID showing state (k=2) (step S306). Otherwise, the access point should further perform a state determination (step S307).
The format of the show-SSID-rejection frame is shown in FIG. 4B. In this embodiment, the show-SSID-rejection frame is a Unicast frame which is comprised of a command field for storing a command of show-SSID-rejection frame, a length field, a GroupID field for storing different load balance strategies for calculating load on the access point same as that of the load frame, and a data field consisting of only a SSID sub-field for showing the access point which sends the show-SSID-rejection frame.
The other access point may compare its load with the load recorded in a load frame sending from the access point. If the load on the other access point is lower than that on the access point a show-SSID-rejection frame will be issued to the access point by the other access point; otherwise, no action will be taken.
In step S306, the access point enters a SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2) for showing the SSID. Further, the mobile station may utilize the SSID in the beacon frame or probe response to couple to the access point for communicating with any mobile station.
In step S307, it is determined whether the access point is in a SSID showing state. If yes, the process goes to step S308, and the access point enters a SSID pre-hiding state (with the state value k equal to 1) and shows its SSID before looping back to step S303. Otherwise, the process jumps to step S309 for further performing state determination.
In step S309, it is determined whether the access point is in a SSID pre-hiding state (k=1). If yes, the process goes to step S310 for causing the access point to enter a SSID hidden state (with the state value k equal to 0) in which the SSID is hidden. Otherwise, no action is taken.
With reference to FIG. 5, there is shown a state transition diagram for two access points. Character "J" under arrow means a time point of state transition of the access point. Numeral (e.g., 10) between two parentheses at the tip of arrow means that the access point has sent a load frame with a load of that value (e.g., 10). Rej(APX) at the shaft of arrow means the access point X (e.g., X=1 or 2 in this embodiment) has received a show-SSID-rejection frame. At time point Ta1, the second access point (AP2) is not activated, and after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 10, a show-SSID-rejection frame is still not received by the first access point. Hence, the first access point is still in a SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2). At time point Tb1, a connection to a second access point has been established. At the same time, a load frame with load of 0 is sent from the second access point. The first access point will not issue a show-SSID-rejection frame since its load is larger than that of the second access point. At time point Ta2, after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 8, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP1) will be issued by the second access point because load of the first access point is larger than that of the second access point. As such, the first access point enters the SSID pre-hiding state (with the state value k equal to 1). At time point Tb2, its processing is the same as that at time point Tb1 in which the second access point is in a SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2).
At time point Ta3, after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 8, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP1) will be issued by the second access point because load of the first access point is larger than load (e.g., 7) of the second access point. As such, the first access point enters into a SSID hidden state (with the state value k equal to 0). At time point Tb3, its processing is the same as that at time point Tb1 in which the second access point is in a SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2).
At time point Ta4, after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 8, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP1) will be issued by the second access point because load of the first access point is larger than load (e.g., 7) of the second access point. As such, the first access point is still in the SSID hidden state (with the state value k equal to 0). At time point Tb4, after the second access point has sent a load frame with load of 9, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP2) will be issued by the first access point because load of the second access point is larger than load (e.g., 8) of the first access point. As such, the second access point enters into the SSID pre-hiding state (with the state value k equal to 1).
At time point Ta5, after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 7, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP1) will not be issued by the second access point because load of the first access point is smaller than load (e.g., 10) of the second access point. As such, the first access point enters into the SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2). At time point Tb5, after the second access point has sent a load frame with load of 10, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP2) will be issued by the first access point because load of the second access point is larger than load (e.g., 7) of the first access point. As such, the second access point enters into the SSID hidden state (with the state value k equal to 0).
At time point Ta6, after the first access point has sent a load frame with load of 8, a show-SSID-rejection frame Rej(AP1) will be issued by the second access point because load of the first access point is larger than load (e.g., 7) of the second access point. As such, the first access point enters into a SSID pre-hiding state with the state value k equal to 1. At time point Tb6, after the second access point has sent a load frame with load of 7, a show-SSID-rejection frame will not be issued by the first access point because load of the second access point is smaller than load (e.g., 8) of the first access point. As such, the second access point enters into a SSID showing state (with the state value k equal to 2).
In brief, in the wireless LAN with the provision of SSID pre-hiding state (state value k is equal to 1), it can prevent all of the access points from entering into a SSID hidden state (with the state value k equal to 0). As a result, any mobile station is able to couple to the access point for accessing the wireless LAN. Moreover, all load calculations and controls are performed at the access point without involving the mobile station. Accordingly, the purpose of balancing load among the access points in the wireless LAN can be achieved by the system and method of the present invention.
Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
1. A method for balancing load in a wireless local area network having a plurality of access points for servicing mobile stations under control, each access point having a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID), and broadcasting a load frame indicating its load to the other access points in every predetermined period of time, when a first access point receives a load frame from a second access point indicating that the load of the second access point is larger than that of the first access point, the first access point issuing a show-SSID-rejection frame to the second access point, the method comprising the steps of:
(A) after resetting an access point, the access point entering a SSID hidden state for hiding its SSID so as to prohibit mobile stations from accessing the access point;
(B) when in the SSID hidden state, an access point entering into a SSID showing state for showing its SSID and for enabling mobile stations to couple to the access point if no show-SSID-rejection frame is received;
(C) when in the SSID showing state, an access point entering into a SSID pre-hiding state for showing its SSID if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received; and
(D) when in the SSID pre-hiding state, an access point entering into the SSID hidden state if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received, otherwise the access point entering into the SSID showing state.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the access points broadcast the load frame or receive the show-SSID-rejection frame via a distributed system.
3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the distributed system is an 802.3 Ethernet.
4. A system for balancing load in a wireless local area network comprising:
a plurality of access points for servicing mobile stations under control, each access point having a unique Service Set Identifier (SSID), and broadcasting a load frame indicating its load to the other access points in every predetermined period of time, when a first access point receives a load frame from a second access point indicating that the load of the second access point is larger than that of the first access point, the first access point issuing a show-SSID-rejection frame to the second access point; and
a distributed system provided as a transmitting medium among the plurality of access points for transferring packets among the plurality of access points; and
wherein, after resetting an access point, the access point enters a SSID hidden state for hiding its SSID so as to prohibit mobile stations from accessing the access point; when in the SSID hidden state, an access point enters into a SSID showing state for showing its SSID and for enabling mobile stations to couple to the access point if no show-SSID-rejection frame is received; when in the SSID showing state, an access point enters into a SSID pre-hiding state for showing its SSID if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received; and when in the SSID pre-hiding state, an access point enters into the SSID hidden state if the show-SSID-rejection frame is received, otherwise the access point enters into the SSID showing state.
5. The system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the distributed system is an 802.3 Ethernet.
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Also, smoking weed as a family creates a sense of maturity for the younger siblings or children in the family. Some go as far to describe it as a passage to adulthood.
You know your parents and older relatives view you as an adult when they allow you to partake with them. It's a sense of freedom that comes from passing the pipe around with those who raised you and/or those you looked up to.
Lastly, having such a new and unique encounter with your family is something you will remember forever. Being able to see what the other one is like while high as a kite can be quite interesting and entertaining.
Maybe your sister is a silent stoner, while your mom may find out she has some comical talent as your dad sits there giggling away. If you ever get the chance to see this new side of your relatives, consider yourself lucky.
One of the biggest downsides to smoking weed with your family members is the awkwardness that can come with it. Yes, for some it may be a great bonding experience, but for others, it can be totally bizarre. A feeling of discomfort may be felt due to the fact that you're familiar with following certain rules and expectations while around your family. It may just feel downright odd and unnatural.
For parents, smoking weed with your kids can be frowned upon by those with negative views on cannabis. If your child has grown into an adult, this is really something you should not worry about.
A Yahoo News/Marist poll showed that 47 percent of parents who use marijuana at least once or twice a year say they have consumed it in front of their children, shared it with them or done both. There's always going to be people who disagree with your actions. But as long as there are no risks and your child is an adult, there's really no harm.
You may find out that you have opposite types of high, which can be a real downer during a smoke sesh. One may be feeling quite laid back and relax, while the other may begin to feel self-conscious. A clash like this may ruin the vibe and create an unenjoyable experience.
Lastly, in more extreme and disastrous cases, someone may experience a too intense high or may even green out. The last person you want around during such experience is a parent or sibling. Once you have an occurrence like this, you will never want to smoke up with your family ever again.
If you're lucky enough to have an opportunity to smoke with your family members, take advantage of it. Most of the time, it can be an amazing experience. If you've reached an age in which your family members are more like your friends than strict authority figures, then your most likely going to enjoy this special and unique time together.
It's all about being comfortable and accepting the situation.
For those who just can't see themselves smoking with family, or have tried and have had a bad experience, then it is what it is. Smoking weed may just be a part of yours and your family member lives in which you keep separated from one another.
Keep hiding that smell of pot and keeping it to yourself. The biggest con of all may be having to share.
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