WO2022046090A1

WO2022046090A1 - Computing devices with dual wi-fi transceivers

Info

Publication number: WO2022046090A1
Application number: PCT/US2020/048683
Authority: WO
Inventors: Chung-Chun Chen; Chih-Ming Huang; Ming-Shien Tsai
Original assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Priority date: 2020-08-31
Filing date: 2020-08-31
Publication date: 2022-03-03

Abstract

In one example, a computing device may include a wireless module having a first Wi-Fi transceiver and a second Wi-Fi transceiver. The first Wi-Fi transceiver may transmit and receive data associated with an application via a first access point. The second Wi-Fi transceiver may scan for a second access point and establish a connection with the second access point while the first Wi-Fi transceiver transmits and receives data via the first access point. Further, the computing device may include a controller connected to the wireless module to monitor a signal strength between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first access point. Furthermore, the controller may instruct the second Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via the second access point based on the monitored signal strength.

Description

COMPUTING DEVICES WITH DUAL Wi-Fi TRANSCEIVERS

[0001] Computing devices, such as notebooks, tablets, smartphones, personal digital assistants, portable media players, or the like, communicate with network nodes (e,g., access points), A structure such as a building may have multiple access points, some of which may be tuned to different carrier frequencies (i.e., channels), A computing device may associate with an access point, but, from time to time, may scan for another access point with which an improved communication quality can be possible (e,g., fewer dropped transmission packets, improved signal-to-noise ratio, and the like). For example, the scanning may be performed because of changes that may occur due to a movement of the computing device, due to changes to a wireless network infrastructure, or the like.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0002] Examples are described in the following detailed description and in reference to the drawings, in which:

[0003] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example computing device, including a wireless module to simultaneously perform access point scanning and data communications;

[0004] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of example computing device of FIG. 1, depicting additional features;

[0005] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an example computing device including a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, storing instructions to switch data communication from a first data channel to a second data channel based on a first signal strength and a second signal strength;

[0006] FIG, 4 is a schematic diagram depicting switching of a data communication from a first data channel to a second data channel when a computing device is moved to an overlap region; and [0007] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example computing device including a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, storing instructions to control a transmit power of a first Wi-Fi transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline based on location information obtained via a second Wi-Fi transceiver.

DETAlLED DESCRIPTIONl

[0008] Computing devices such as laptop computers, tablet computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones, and other wireless communication devices may communicate with each other or access resources via wireless networks. The wireless local area network (WLAN) technology known as “Wi-Fi” has been standardized by IEEE in the 802.11 series of specifications (i.e., as "IEEE Standard for Information technology — Telecommunications and information exchange between systems. Local and metropolitan area networks — Specific requirements. Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications”).

[0009] In such WLANs, several access points can link together to provide substantial Wi-Fi network coverage that allows a computing device to roam between the access points. The computing device may operate in a WLAN by communicating with multiple access points. For example, a structure, such as an office building, a shopping mall, an educational institution, or the like, may have multiple access points, some of which may be tuned to different carrier frequencies (i.e. channels). Wi-Fi roaming (i.e., roaming between the access points that use different frequency bands) may provide a better Wi-Fi network service. The term “Wi-Fi roaming” may refer to a process by which the computing device shifts a network connection from one access point to another access point as the computing device moves across the structure.

[0010] In such Wi-Fi networks, the computing device may associate wife an access point, but, from time to time, may scan for another access point with which an enhanced communication quality may be possible (e.g., fewer dropped transmission packets, improved signal-to-noise ratio, etc.). While scanning for a better access point, the computing device may not be able to perform data communications. [0011} In other examples, some wireless communication protocols may use radio communication in frequency ranges that are subject to national radio frequency spectrum regulations, i.e., allowed frequency bands and power levels may differ from country to country or from region to region. Consequently, various countries or regions may have adopted specific deconfiiction guidelines for WLAN devices. Accordingly, when users move between the regions or countries, the operational features (e.g., a transmit power) of associated computing devices may have to be changed based on a location. Further, the operating locations of some computing devices may not be known at the time of manufacture or shipping from tire original equipment manufacturer. However, the computing devices may have to be configured to comply with local deconfiiction guidelines when they are installed or relocated. In such scenarios, scanning for another access point may be performed to determine the location of the computing device.

[0012] In both the above scenarios, while scanning for another access point, the computing device may not be stole to perform the data communication. An interruption (e.g., stopping and starting) of the data communication to perform the scan may affect a data throughput of tire computing device, as the computing device may not be able to send or receive the data during the scanning period.

[0013] Furthermore, the scanning process may be time-consuming and hence may result in a delay in roaming from one access point to another access point When the computing device moves from a coverage area of a first access point to a coverage area of a second access point, the connection with the first access point may break as the computing device moves out of the coverage area of the first access point, and the computing device may then begin to scan for a new access point (i.e., the second access point). Thus, the computing device may experience a discontinuous connection.

[0014] Examples described herein may provide a computing device having dual-Wi-Fi transceivers (e.g., a first Wi-Fi transceiver and a second Wi-Fi transceiver) to perform access point scanning simultaneously with exchanging of data. Each Wi-Fi transceiver may include a separate MAC address and a physical layer interface. The first Wi-Fi transceiver may transmit and receive data associated with an application via a first access point. While the first Wi-Fi transceiver transmits and receives the data via the first access point, the second Wi-Fi transceiver may scan for a second access point and setup a connection with the second access point In this example, the connection established between the second Wi-Fi transceiver and the second access point may be idle, i.e., the computing device may deem that the connection is available for transmitting and receiving data.

[0015] In one example, the computing device may include a controller to monitor a signal strength between file first Wi-Fi transceiver and file first access point. Further, the controller may instruct the second Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via the second access point based on the monitored signal strength. Thus, examples described herein may provide a seamless connection to the computing device when the computing device is moved from one access point to another access point (i.e., Wi-Fi roaming), thereby enhancing user experience.

[0016] In another example, the controller may determine a location of the computing device based on scan data from the second Wi-Fi transceiver, and control a transmit power of the first W-Fi transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline (i.e., a national radio frequency spectrum regulation) based on the location. Since the second Wi-Fi transceiver periodically scans for the second access point while the first Wi-Fi transceiver transmits and receives the data, the Wi-Fi performance may be enhanced.

[0017] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of file present techniques. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present apparatus, devices, and systems may be practiced without these specific details. Reference in the specification to “an example" or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described is included in at least that one example, but not necessarily in other examples. [0018] Turning now to the figures, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example computing device 100, induding a wireless module 102 to simultaneously perform access point scanning and data communications. Example computing device 100 may indude a notebook computer, tablet computer, mobile device, personal digital assistant, portable media player, or any suitable host device, which may involve wireless communication capability.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1 , computing device 100 may indude wireless module

102. In an example, wireless module 102 may include a dua!-MAC (media access controller) and dual-PHY (physical layer interface) to enable simultaneous operations in different frequency bands. Example wireless module 102 may indude a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) device. For example, wireless module 102 may fatiiitate two simultaneous Wi-Fi connections in different frequency bands.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, wireless module 102 may include a first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and a second Wi-Fi transceiver 106, each having a separate MAC and a physical layer interface to an associated antenna. The term “Wi-Fi transceiver” may refer to a transceiver that enables computing device 100 to wirelessly communicate over short ranges with a Wi-Fi access point, and through the access point, to a packet-based network such as the Internet, and other computing devices on the internet For example, first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 may indude a first MAC and a first physical layer interface to fad!itate wireless communication via a first data channel. Further, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may include a second MAC and a second physical layer interface to fatiiitate wireless communication via a second data channel. First Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may be explained in FIG. 2.

[0021] During operation, first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 may transmit and receive data associated with an application via a first access point 110. Further, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may scan for a second access point 112, for instance, while first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 transmits and receives the data via first access point 110. In an example, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may receive scan data to search for new access points. For example, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may search for available access points within a range during a background scan process.

[0022] Example access point 110 or 112 may refer to a device that connects computing devices together to form a wireless network and permits the computing devices to communicate over a network or with each other. In an example, access point 110 or 112 may be a router that has a broadband network connection. Several access points (e.g., access points 110 and 112) can link together to farm a larger network that allows roaming in a same WLAN network or between different WLAN networks.

[0023] Furthermore, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may establish a connection with second access point 112 while first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 transmits and receives the data via first access point 110. In an example, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may establish the connection with second access point 112 that is having a best received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value among multiple access points.

[0024] Further, computing device 100 may include a controller 108 connected to wireless module 102. Example controller 108 may be implemented in hardware, machine-readable instructions, or a combination thereof. For example, controller 108 may be implemented as engines or modules including any combination of hardware and programming to implement the functionalities described herein. For example, controller 108 can be implemented with a respective microcontroller, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like. The functions of controller 108 may also be implemented by a respective processor.

[0025] During operation, controller 108 may monitor a signal strength between first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and first access point 110. In an example, controller 108 may monitor the signal strength between first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and first access point 110 based on an RSSI value. The RSSI value may refer to a qualitative or quantitative strength of the signal from access point 110. Further, controller 108 may instruct second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via second access point 112 based on the monitored signal strength. In an example, controller 108 may instruct second Wi- Fi transceiver 106 to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via second access point 112 in response to a determination that the monitored signal strength is less than a threshold (e.g., -65 dBm). Thus, controller 108 may switch the application to transmit and receive data via the connection established between second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 and second access point 112 before the connection between first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and first access point 110 may be lost.

[0026] Upon instructing second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 to transmit and receive the data, controller 108 may utilize first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 to scan for first access point or a third access point (e.g., a different access point). Further, controller 108 may utilize first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 to establish a connection with first access point 110 or the third access pant while second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 transmits and receives the data via second access point 112. Thus, controller 108 may simultaneously utilize:

- one Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive data associated with applications via an access point, and

- another Wi-Fi transceiver to scan for a peer access point, establish a connection with the peer access point, and then wait for next roaming to happen.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of example computing device 100 of FIG. 1, depicting additional features. For example, similarly named elements of FIG. 2 may be similar in structure and/or function to elements described with respect to FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 may include a first MAC 202 (e.g., a first MAC layer) and a first physical layer interface 204. Further, second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may include a second MAC 206 (e.g., a second MAC layer) and a second physical layer interface 208. In one example, first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and second Wi-fi transceiver 106 may be implemented in a single chip (e.g., an integrated circuit). In other examples, first Wi-Fi transceiver 104 and second Wi-Fi transceiver 106 may be implemented in separate chips. [0028] First MAC 202 may have a first MAC address to wirelessly communicate with first access point 110 via first physical layer interface 204. Further, second MAC 206 may have a second MAC address to wirelessly communicate with access point 112 via second physical layer interface 204. Further, physical layer interfaces 204 or 208 may send and receive data packets of the application wirelessly. For example, first physical layer interface 204 may be connected to or provided with an antenna 210 to facilitate communication with first access point 110 via a first channel 212 (e.g., a data channel or a scan channel). Further, second physical layer interface 208 may be connected to or provided with an antenna 214 to facilitate communication with second access point 112 via a second channel 216 (e.g., a data channel or a scan channel).

[0029] In an example, first MAC 202 may operate between an upper network layer (e.g., a logical link control layer) and first physical layer interface 204. Similarly, second MAC 206 may operate between the upper network layer and second physical layer interface 208. During operation, a MAC (e.g., MAC 202 or 206) may process network data received from the upper network layer and send to a corresponding access point (e.g., access point 110or 112) via a corresponding physical layer interface (e.g., physical layer interface 204 or 208). Similarly, the MAC may also process network data received from the corresponding physical layer interface and send to the upper network layer for farther processing.

[0030] Further, physical layer interface 204 or 208 may transform data received from corresponding MAC 202 or 206 into signals for transmission and transmit the signals to corresponding access point 110 or 112. Furthermore, physical layer interface 204 or 208 may also receive signals from the corresponding access point, convert the received signals into data, and provide the data to corresponding MAC 202 or 206. In some examples, physical layer interfaces 204 and 208 may be compliant with specifications, such as 802.11η, 802.11ax, 802.11ad, or the like. Controller 108 may coordinate between first MAC 202 and second MAC 206 to perform the simultaneous operations (i.e., perform access point scanning simultaneously with exchanging of data as described with respect to FIG. 1 ). [0031] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an example computing device 300 including a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium 304, storing instructions to switch data communication from a first data channel to a second data channel based on a first signal strength and a second signal strength. Computing device 300 may include a processor 302 and machine-readable storage medium 304 communicatively coupled through a system bus. Processor 302 may be any type of central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor, or processing logic that interprets and executes machine-readable instructions stored in machine-readable storage medium 304.

[0032] Machine-readable storage medium 304 may be a random-access memory (RAM) or another type of dynamic storage device that may store information and machine-readable instructions that may be executed by processor 302. For example, machine-readable storage medium 304 may be synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rate (DDR), rambus DRAM (RDRAM), rambus RAM. etc., or storage memory media such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD, a pen drive, and the like. In an example, machine-readable storage medium 304 may be a non-transitory machine-readable medium. In an example, machine- readable storage medium 304 may be remote but accessible to computing device

300.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 3, machine-readable storage medium 304 may store instructions 306-314. In an example, instructions 306-314 may be executed by processor 302 to switch data communication from a first data channel associated with a first access point to a second data channel associated with a second access point. Instructions 306 may be executed by processor 302 to utilize a first media access control (MAC) address to perform a data communication with the first access point via the first data channel. The first access point may have a first coverage region.

[0034] instructions 308 may be executed by processor 302 to utilize a second

MAC address to obtain a scan list, for instance, while tire data communication is performed via the first data channel. In an example, instructions to utilize the second MAC address to obtain the scan list may include instructions to utilize the second MAC address to obtain the scan list Including the second access point (e.g., for instance via a scan channel) when computing device 300 is moved to an overlap region of the first coverage region and a second coverage region. The second access point may have the second coverage region.

[0035] Instructions 310 may be executed by processor 302 to setup a connection with the second access point in the scan list via the second data channel while the data communication is performed via the first data channel. In fills example, file second data channel may be in an idle mode i.e., data communication may not be performed between computing device 300 and the second access point. However, computing device 300 may deem that the connection is available for the data communication. In an example, a wireless module may use two MAC addresses, one for the first data channel connection to the first access point, and another for obtain the scan list and establish the second data channel connection to the second access point.

[0036] Instructions 312 may be executed by processor 302 to monitor a first signal strength of the first data channel and a second signal strength of the second data channel. In an example, instructions to monitor the first signal strength of the first data channel may include instructions to:

- obtain a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value from the first access point, and

- monitor the first signal strength of the first data channel associated with the first access point based on the RSSI value.

[0037] Instructions 314 may be executed by processor 302 to switch the data communication from the first data channel to the second data channel based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength. In an example, instructions to switch the data communication from the first data channel to the second data channel may indude instructions to switch the data communication from the first data channel assodated with the first access point to the second data channel associated with the second access point in response to a determination that the first signal strength of the first data channel is less than a second signal strength of the second data channel. [0038] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram 400, depicting switching of a data communication from a first data channel to a second data channel when a computing device is moved to an overlap region, in the example shown in FIG. 4, two access points 408 and 410 may be linked together to provide a Wi-Fi network coverage that allows a computing device to seamlessly roam between access points 408 and 410. However, any number of access points can be linked together to provide a larger Wi-Fi network coverage.

[00391 As shown in FIG. 4, first access point 408 may have a first coverage region 402 and second access point 410 may have a second coverage region 404. Initially, a first Wi-Fi transceiver (e.g., having a first MAC address and a first physical layer interlace) in the computing device may maintain the connection with first access point 408 to perform data communications of applications when the user is in first coverage region 402 (e.g., as shown by 412A) or when the user is moving from first coverage region 402 to second coverage region 404. When the first Wi-Fi transceiver is connected to first access point 408, a daemon (e.g., a computer program that runs as a background process) in the computing device may trigger a second Wi-Fi transceiver (e.g., having a second MAC address and a second physical layer interface) in the computing device to periodically scan for peer access points.

[0040] When the user enters an overlap region 406 of first coverage region 402 and second coverage region 404, the second Wi-Fi transceiver may scan for peer access points, and setup a connection with second access point 410 having a best RSSI value. Similarly, the second Wi-Fi transceiver may scan and setup a connection with another access point when the RSSI value (i.e., signal strength) between the second Wi-Fi transceiver and second access point 410 is less than a threshold.

[0041] When the user is moving, the daemon may determine that the RSSI value between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and first access point 408 is less than a threshold (e.g., -65dBm) (e.g., as shown by 412B). Further, when the RSSI value between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and first access point 408 less than the threshold, the daemon may switch the applications to the connection (i.e., a data channel) between second WI-Fi transceiver and second access point 410 (e.g., as shown by 412C) to perform the data communication.

[0042] Further, the second Wi-Fi transceiver may continue to perform data communications when the user is in second coverage region 404 (e.g., as shown in 412D). While second Wi-Fi transceiver may perform the data communication, the daemon may trigger the first Wi-Fi transceiver to periodically scan for peer access points, setup a connection with an access point having a best RSSI value, and then wait for next roaming to happen. Thus, examples described herein may perform Wi-Fi roaming from first access point 408 to second access point 410 prior to a disconnection of the data communication between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and first access point 408.

[0043] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example computing device 500 including a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium 504, storing instructions to control a transmit power of a first Wi-Fi transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline based on location information obtained via a second Wi-Fi transceiver. Computing device 500 may include a processor 502 and machine- readable storage medium 504 communicatively coupled through a system bus. Processor 502 may be any type of central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor, or processing logic that interprets and executes machine-readable instructions stored in machine-readable storage medium 504.

[0044] Machine-readable storage medium 504 may be a random-access memory (RAM) or another type of dynamic storage device that may store information and machine- readable instructions that may be executed by processor 502. For example, machine-readable storage medium 504 may be synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rate (DDR), rambus DRAM (RDRAM), rambus RAM, etc., or storage memory media such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD, a pen drive, and the like. In an example, machine-readable storage medium 504 may be a non-transitory machine-readable medium. In an example, machine- readable storage medium 504 may be remote but accessible to computing device

500. [0045] As shown in FIG. 5, machine-readable storage medium 504 may store instructions 506-512. In an example, instructions 506-512 may be executed by processor 502 to control a transmit power of a first Wi-Fi transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline based on location information. Instructions 506 may be executed by processor 502 to utilize a first Wi-Fi transceiver of a wireless module to perform a data communication with a first access point in a first wireless local area network (WLAN), in an example, instructions to utilize the first Wi-Fi transceiver to perform the data communication with the first access point may include instructions to utilize the first Wi-Fi transceiver having a first media access controller (MAC) and a first physical layer interface to perform the data communication with the first access point via a first data channel associated with the first access point. In this example, the first physical layer interface may be an interface between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first data channel.

[0046] Instructions 508 may be executed by processor 502 to utilize a second Wi-Fi transceiver of the wireless module to obtain scan data. When the first Wi-Fi transceiver is connected to the first access point to perform the data communication, a daemon (e.g., a computer program that runs as a background process) in an operating system may trigger the second Wi-Fi transceiver to periodically scan a peer access point (i.e., the second access point).

[00471 In an example, instructions to utilize the second Wi-Fi transceiver to obtain the scan data may include instructions to utilize tire second Wi-Fi transceiver having a second MAC and a second physical layer interface to:

- periodically scan for the second access pant via a second data channel, wherein the second physical layer interface is an interface between the second Wi-Fi transceiver and the second data channel; and receive the scan data including the second access point [0048] Instructions 510 may be executed by processor 502 to determine location information of computing device 500 based on the scan data. In an example, Instructions to determine location information of computing device 500 may include instructions to:

- to receive the scan data (e.g., a scan list) including a Wi-Fi address and a correlation to a physical location from a second access point, and

- determine the location of computing device 500, based on the WI-Fi address and the correlation to the physical location.

[0049] Instructions 512 may be executed by processor 502 to control a transmit power of the first Wi-Fi transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline based on the location information. In an example, the wireless network guideline may include a transmission frequency limitation to a frequency band. Thus, the daemon may periodically collect the scan list using the second Wi-Fi transceiver, determine location of computing device 500 (e.g., US, Taiwan, India, or the like), and reconfigure the first Wi-Fi transceiver's transmit power (e.g., radio frequency output power) based on the location to comply with wireless network guidelines/regulatory rules.

[0050] Further, non-transitory computer readable storage medium may also include instructions to: utilize the second Wi-Fi transceiver to connect to the second access point based on the scan data while the first Wi-Fi transceiver performs the data communication with the first access point, in this example, the second access point may be in the first WLAN (e.g., a first Wi-Fi network) or a second WLAN (e.g., a second Wi-Fi network), monitor a signal strength between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first access point, and switch the data communication from the first Wi-Fi transceiver to the second Wi-Fi transceiver to perform the data communication with the second access pant when the monitored signal strength is less than a threshold. [0051] The above-described examples are for the purpose of illustration.

Although the above examples have been described in conjunction with «cample implementations thereof, numerous modifications may be possible without materially departing from the teachings of the subject matter described herein. Other substitutions, modifications, and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the subject matter. Also, the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings), and/or any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where some of such features are mutually exclusive.

[0052] The terms “indude," "have,” and variations thereof, as used herein, have the same meaning as the term “comprise" or appropriate variation thereof. Furthermore, the term “based on", as used herein, means “based at least in part on.” Thus, a feature that is described as based on some stimulus can be based on the stimulus or a combination of stimuli induding the stimulus. In addition, tire terms “first" and “second” are used to identify individual elements and may not meant to designate an order or number of those elements.

[0053] The present description has been shown and described with reference to the foregoing examples. It is understood, however, that other forms, details, and examples can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter that is defined in the following claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A computing device comprising: a wireless module comprising: a first Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive data associated with an application via a first access point; and a second Wi-Fi transceiver to: scan for a second access point; and establish a connection with the second access point while the first Wi-Fi transceiver transmits and receives the data via the first access point; and a controller connected to the wireless module to: monitor a signal strength between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first access point; and instruct the second Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via the second access point based on the monitored signal strength.

2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to: instruct the second Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive the data associated with the application via the second access point in response to a determination that the monitored signal strength is less than a threshold.

3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the first Wi-Fi transceiver is to: scan for the first access point or a third access point upon instructing the second Wi-Fi transceiver to transmit and receive the data; and establish a connection with the first access point or the third access point while the second Wi-Fi transceiver transmits and receives the data via the second access point.

4. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the first Wi-Fi transceiver comprises a first media access controller (MAC) and a first physical layer interface to facilitate communication via a first data channel.

5. The computing device of claim 1, wherein the second Wi-Fi transceiver comprises a second media access controller (MAC) and a second physical layer interface to facilitate communication via a second data channel.

6. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to monitor the signal strength between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first access point based on a received signal strength indicator (RSSi) value.

7. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions that, when executed by a processor of a computing device, cause the processor to: utilize a first media access control (MAC) address to perform a data communication with a first access point via a first data channel, the first access point having a first coverage region; utilize a second MAC address to: obtain a scan list; and setup a connection with a second access point in the scan list via a second data channel while the data communication is performed via the first data channel, the second access point having a second coverage region; monitor a first signal strength of the first data channel and a second signal strength of the second data channel; and switch the data communication from the first data channel to the second data channel based on the first signal strength and the second signal strength.

8. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 7, wherein instructions to switch the data communication from the first data channel to the second data channel comprise instructions to: switch the data communication from the first data channel associated with the first access point to the second data channel associated with the second access point in response to a determination that the first signal strength of the first data channel is less than a second signal strength of the second data channel.

9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 7, wherein instructions to monitor the first signal strength of the first data channel comprise instructions to: obtain a received signal strength indicator (RSSt) value from the first access point and monitor the first signal strength of the first data channel associated with the first access point based on the RSSI value.

10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 7, wherein instructions to utilize the second MAC address to obtain the scan list comprise instructions to: utilize the second MAC address to obtain the scan list including the second access point when the computing device is moved to an overlap region of the first coverage region and the second coverage region.

11. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions that when executed by a processor of a computing device, cause the processor to: utilize a first Wi-Fi transceiver of a wireless module to perform a data communication with a first access point in a first wireless local area network (WLAN); utilize a second Wi-Fi transceiver of the wireless module to obtain scan data; determine location information of the computing device based on the scan data; and control a transmit power of the first Wi-Fr transceiver to comply with a wireless network guideline based on the location information.

12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 11 , wherein the wireless network guideline comprises a transmission frequency limitation to a frequency band.

13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 11 , wherein instructions to utilize the first Wi-Fi transceiver to perform the data communication with the first access point comprise instructions to: utilize the first Wi-Fi transceiver having a first media access controller (MAC) and a first physical layer interface to perform the data communication with the first access point via a first data channel associated with the first access point, wherein the first physical layer interface is an interface between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first data channel.

14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 11 , wherein instructions to utilize the second Wi-Fi transceiver to obtain the scan data comprise instructions to: utilize the second Wi-fi transceiver having a second media access controller (MAC) and a second physical layer interface to: periodically scan for a second access point via a second data channel, wherein the second physical layer interface is an interface between the second Wi-Fi transceiver and the second data channel; and receive the scan data induding the second access point.

15. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 11, further comprising instructions to: utilize the second Wi-Fi transceiver to connect to a second access point based on the scan data while the first Wi-Fi transceiver performs the data communication with the first access point, wherein the second access point is in the first WLAN or a second WLAN; monitor a signal strength between the first Wi-Fi transceiver and the first access point; and switch the data communication from the first Wi-Fi transceiver to the second Wi-Fi transceiver to perform the data communication with the second access point when the monitored signal strength is less than a threshold.