公开(公告)号：US10251129B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US13968512

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： Clark Carty ,  Corey Metsker ,  Chad Jones ,  Robert Bowser

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3234

Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for implementing power savings in a wireless local area network (WLAN). In accordance with an example embodiment, a centralized controller can be employed to gather data about network activity and select access points to switch to power save mode. Optionally, the controller may designate certain access points to remain active so as to monitor for clients attempting to access the WLAN. An aspect of an example embodiment is that it allows the controller to configure and manage power consumption based on demands on the overall system. In an example embodiment, techniques for implementing power savings within individual hardware components, such as access points, are disclosed. An aspect of a technique described in an example embodiment is that it provides flexibility to balance power savings and performance.