WO2022052046A1

WO2022052046A1 - Automatically reverting back to original dfs channel after the non-occupancy period associated with a detected radar signal expires

Info

Publication number: WO2022052046A1
Application number: PCT/CN2020/114820
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yanguo LIANG; Zhixuan FU; Yongqin ZUO; Chunlin Zhao; Mu XIANG
Original assignee: ARRIS Enterprises, LLC
Priority date: 2020-09-11
Filing date: 2020-09-11
Publication date: 2022-03-17

Abstract

When a radar signal is detected on an operational DFS channel causing the current DFS channel to immediately switch to another channel, user intervention is generally required to manually switch back to using the original DFS channel. An improved access point device, however, can automatically revert back to using the original DFS channel after expiration of the non-occupancy period and based, at least in part, on any one or more control parameters without the need for a manual reconfiguration saving time and expense as well as provide an enhance network experience. Such allows the connection of the access point device, such as a gateway, to automatically continue utilizing the originally configured DFS channel which is typically a channel that provides the best network performance and user quality of experience.

Description

AUTOMATICALLY REVERTING BACK TO ORIGINAL DFS CHANNEL AFTER THE NON-OCCUPANCY PERIOD ASSOCIATED WITH A DETECTED RADAR SIGNAL EXPIRES

BACKGROUND

Companies are increasingly providing a Multiple Access Point (MAP) architecture or Home Network Controller (HNC) type of home Wi-Fi management with multiple access point devices and/or extender access point devices within the home to improve Quality of Experience (QoE) of the user for various client devices. The MAP architecture or HNC home Wi-Fi management offers extended coverage with seamless roaming in a network environment. Access point devices and extender access point devices communicate with client devices using one or more RF channels.

Many wireless network environments, especially those within regulatory domains, must comply with any one or more rules and/or regulations such as one or more sections of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard which sets forth requirements for wireless networks, for example, networks that operate in the 5 Gigahertz (GHz) band. Wireless networks can also be subject to one or more restrictions such as transmit power level, spectral characteristics of transmitted signals, or any other restriction that seeks to prevent interference between wireless services.

A wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network environment may be configured to operate in the 5GHz band over say the 2.4GHz band because the 5GHz band has more available channels, generally a lower number of network devices per channels, and typically these channels experiences less wireless interference. However, the 5GHz band is also shared with radar transmissions. While many radar installations do not use the 5GHz band, per the current restrictions set for the 5GHz band, the wireless network environment that operates within the 5GHz band must not cause interference with a radar signal. The IEEE 802.11 standard includes a dynamic frequency selection (DFS) that is designed to mitigate the interference to a radar signal on a channel in the 5GHz band by wireless network signals, for example, a wireless signal associated with a wireless local area network (WLAN) .

DFS requires that a network device switch from an originally selected DFS channel to a different channel when a radar signal is detected on the originally selected DFS channel. However, even after the non-occupancy period associated with the detection of the radar signal has expired, network devices do not revert back to the originally selected DFS channel. Rather, communications continue on the selected different channel even though this selected different channel may experience a poor network performance or quality of experience (QoE) as compared to the originally selected DFS channel.

Therefore, there is a need to provide improved maintenance and management of network devices that operate using a DFS channel such that the level of QoE and network performance is not diminished.

SUMMARY

According to aspects of the present disclosure there are provided novel solutions for reverting to an originally selected dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel after detection of a radar signal on the originally selected DFS channel. To provide improved network performance and QoE, a network device, such as an access point device, may select a DFS channel in the 5GHz band as the 5GHz band generally provides greater capacity and less interference than other channels. However, the detection of a radar signal necessitating immediate switching of the channel can degrade network performance as the channel switched to generally is of poorer quality. Using DFS channels does come with some overhead. Per IEEE 802.11 requirements, a network device operating on a DFS channel must monitor the DFS channel to detect an occurrence of a radar signal on the DFS channel. That is, the network device cannot interfere with radar signals on a DFS channel and must immediately switch to a different channel. Even though the selected different channel does not have the same network performance or QoE as the originally selected DFS channel, typically network devices continue operations on this selected different channel. The one or more novel solutions presented provide for a monitoring of the originally selected DFS channel so that once the pre-occupancy period has expired and/or no further radar signals are detected, the network device reverts operations back to the originally selected DFS channel. Such one or more novel solutions provided an enhanced or improved network performance and/or QoE as the originally selected DFS channel is typically the channel determined to have the best network performance.

An aspect of the present disclosure provides an access point device (APD) for reverting to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel. The APD comprises a memory storing one or more computer-readable instructions and a processor configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to establish, by use of a network interface, a connection with a network device over an original DFS channel, detect a radar signal on the original DFS channel, switch the connection with the network device to a different channel, determine an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, and revert the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel.

In an aspect of the present disclosure the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to compare one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel and determine to revert the connection back to the original DFS channel based, at least in part on the comparison.

In an aspect of the present disclosure the different channel is a DFS channel different from the original DFS channel.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to after the determination of the expiration of the non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, monitor the original DFS channel for a time period and wherein the reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the monitoring.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to receive a DFS channel revert parameter as a Technical Report -069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object, store the DFS channel revert parameter, and store the DFS channel revert parameter.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to: receive a DFS channel revert parameter as a management information base (MIB) object, store the DFS channel revert parameter, and wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the DFS channel revert parameter.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the processor is further configured to execute the one or more further computer-readable instructions to receive the DFS channel revert parameter as an input associated with a graphical user interface, store the DFS channel revert parameter, and wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.

An aspect of the present disclosure provides a method for an access point device (APD) to revert to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel. The method comprises establishing, using a network interface, a connection with a network device over an original DFS channel, detecting a radar signal on the original DFS channel, switching the connection with the network device to a different channel, determining an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, and reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises comparing one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel and determining to revert the connection back to the original DFS channel based, at least in part on the comparison.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the different channel is a DFS channel different from the original DFS channel.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises after the determination of the expiration of the non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, monitoring the original DFS channel for a time period and wherein the reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the monitoring.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as a Technical Report-069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object, storing the DFS channel revert parameter, and wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as a management information base (MIB) object, storing the DFS channel revert parameter, and wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the method further comprises receiving the DFS channel revert parameter as an input associated with a graphical user interface, storing the DFS channel revert parameter, determining enablement of a DFS channel revert parameter, and wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.

An aspect of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium of an access point device (APD) for reverting to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel. The program when executed by a processor of the APD, causes the APD to perform one or more operations including the steps of the methods described above.

The above-described novel solution may be implemented at an access point device of a network, such as a residential gateway, according to one or more example embodiments.

Thus, according to various aspects of the present disclosure described herein, it is possible to provide a reversion back to an originally selected DFS channel. The novel solution described herein addresses the problem of a network device switching from an originally selected DFS channel to generally an inferior different channel when a radar signal is detected on the originally selected DFS channel and the network device remaining on the inferior channel. The novel solution described herein provides for the network device to revert back to the originally selected DFS channel once the network device determines that the non-occupancy period has expired and/or the radar signal is no longer present on the originally selected DFS channel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

In the drawings, like reference numbers generally indicate identical, functionally similar, and/or structurally similar elements.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a network environment, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram illustrating various components of an exemplary access point device, client device, and extender access point device implemented in the network environment of Fig. 1, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 illustrates an access point client device reverting back to an originally selected dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method for reverting back to an originally selected DFS channel after detection of a radar signal, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings and is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of various example embodiments of the present disclosure. The following description includes various details to assist in that understanding, but these are to be regarded merely as examples and not for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. The words and phrases used in the following description are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known structures, functions, and configurations may have been omitted for clarity and conciseness. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the examples described herein can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a network environment 100, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure.

It should be appreciated that various example embodiments of inventive concepts disclosed herein are not limited to specific numbers or combinations of devices, and there may be one or more multiple of some of the aforementioned network devices in the system, which may itself consist of multiple communication networks and various known or future developed wireless connectivity technologies, protocols, devices, and the like.

As shown in Fig. 1, the main elements of the network environment 100 include an access point device 2 connected to the Internet 6 via an Internet Service Provider (ISP) 1 and also connected to different wireless network devices such as one or more wireless extender access point devices 3 and one or more client devices 4. The network environment 100 shown in Fig. 1 includes wireless network devices (e.g., extender access point devices 3 and client devices 4) that may be connected in one or more wireless networks (e.g., private, guest, iControl, backhaul network, or Internet of things (IoT) network) within the network environment 100. Additionally, there could be some overlap between wireless network devices (e.g., extender access point devices 3 and client devices 4) in the different networks. That is, one or more network or wireless devices could be located in more than one network. For example, the extender access point devices 3 could be located both in a private network for providing content and information to any of client devices 4 and also included in a backhaul network or an iControl network.

Starting from the top of Fig. 1, the ISP 1 can be, for example, a streaming video provider or any computer for connecting the access point device 2 to the Internet 6 for access to an asset. An asset can include, but is not limited to, any of an application, a program, a login, a directory, a file structure, a device setting and/or configuration, data, content (for example, audio content, video content, and/or audio/video content) , any other information received from ISP 1, or a combination thereof. The connection 14 between the Internet 6 and the ISP 1 and the connection 13 between the ISP 1 and the access point device 2 can be implemented using a wide area network (WAN) , a virtual private network (VPN) , a metropolitan area networks (MAN) , a system area networks (SAN) , a data over cable service interface specification (DOCSIS) network, a fiber optics network (e.g., FTTH (fiber to the home) or FTTX (fiber to the x) , or a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) ) , a digital subscriber line (DSL) , a public switched data network (PSDN) , a global Telex network, or a 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, or 6G network, for example.

The connection 13 can further include as some portion thereof a broadband mobile phone network connection, an optical network connection, or other similar connections. For example, the connection 13 can also be implemented using a fixed wireless connection that operates in accordance with, but is not limited to, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) , 5G, or 6G protocols. It is also contemplated by the present disclosure that connection 13 is capable of providing connections between the access point device 2 and a WAN, a LAN, a VPN, MANs, PANs, WLANs, SANs, a DOCSIS network, a fiber optics network (e.g., FTTH, FTTX, or HFC) , a PSDN, a global Telex network, or a 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G or 6G network, for example.

The access point device 2 can be, for example, an access point and/or a hardware electronic device that may be a combination modem and gateway, such as a residential gateway, that combines the functions of a modem, an access point (AP) , and/or a router for providing content received from the ISP 1 to one or more network devices (e.g., wireless extender access point devices 3 and client devices 4) in the network environment 100. It is also contemplated by the present disclosure that the access point device 2 can include the function of, but is not limited to, an Internet Protocol/Quadrature Amplitude Modulator (IP/QAM) set-top box (STB) or smart media device (SMD) that is capable of decoding audio/video content, and playing over-the-top (OTT) or multiple system operator (MSO) provided content. The access point device 2 may also be referred to as a residential gateway, a home network gateway, or a wireless access point (AP) . Further, an access point device 2 can be an electronic device that includes an application or software that ensure compliance with restrictions on any one or

more connections

9, 10 and/or 11 that utilize any one or more DFS channels of the 5GHz band, for example, as discussed with reference to Figs. 2-4. For example, the access point device 2 can establish a connection with any one or more network devices over an originally selected DFS channel of the 5GHz band. The access point device 2 can also switch the channel from the originally selected DFS channel to another available channel in the 5GHz band upon detection of a radar signal on the originally selected channel as per certain rules and regulations, for example, the IEEE 802.11 standard. The access point device 2 can revert back to the originally selected DFS channel based, at least in part, on one or more conditions.

The connection 9 between the access point device 2, the wireless extender access point devices 3, and client devices 4 can be implemented using a wireless connection in accordance with any IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols, Bluetooth protocols, BLE, or other short range protocols that operate in accordance with a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances using any licensed or unlicensed band such as the citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) band, 2.4 GHz bands, 5 GHz bands, 6 GHz, or 60GHz bands. Additionally, the connection 9 can be implemented using a wireless connection that operates in accordance with, but is not limited to, RF4CE protocol, ZigBee protocol, Z-Wave protocol, or IEEE 802.15.4 protocol. It is also contemplated by the present disclosure that the connection 9 can include connections to a media over coax (MoCA) network. One or more of the connections 9 can also be a wired Ethernet connection. Any one or more of connections 9 can carry information associated with an asset, for example, content received from and/or communicated to ISP 1. In one or more embodiments, connection 9 is a wireless connection that utilizes the 5GHz band, for example, over any one or more DFS channels 9A-9n (collectively DFS channel 9A) in accordance with IEEE 802.11 standards, where “A” and “n” refer to any available DFS channel.

The extender access point devices 3 can be, for example, wireless hardware electronic devices such as access points (APs) , extenders, repeaters, etc. used to extend the wireless network by receiving the signals transmitted by the access point device 2 and rebroadcasting the signals to, for example, client devices 4, which may be out of range of the access point device 2. The extender access point devices 3 can also receive signals from the client devices 4 and rebroadcast the signals to the access point device 2, or other client devices 4. Extender access point devices 3 can provide access to the network via any one or more originally selected DFS channels, for example, in accordance with the IEEE 802.11 standard. While Fig. 1 illustrates a direct connection between extender access point devices 3 and the access point device 2, the present disclosure contemplates an indirect connection as well, for example, via an additional extender access point device 3.

The connections 11 between the extender access point devices 3 and the client devices 4 are implemented through a wireless connection that operates in accordance with any IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols (such as those related to DFS channels 11A-11n (collectively DFS channel 11A) in the 5GHz band) , Bluetooth protocols, BLE, or other short range protocols that operate in accordance with a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances using any licensed or unlicensed band such as the CBRS band, 2.4 GHz bands, 5 GHz bands, 6 GHz, or 60GHz bands. Additionally, the connection 11 can be implemented using a wireless connection that operates in accordance with, but is not limited to, RF4CE protocol, ZigBee protocol, Z-Wave protocol, or IEEE 802.15.4 protocol. Also, one or more of the connections 11 can be a wired Ethernet connection.

The client devices 4 can be, for example, hand-held computing devices, personal computers including, but not limited to, any of a desktop computer or a laptop, an electronic tablet, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a smart speaker, an IoT device, an iControl device, a portable music player with smart capabilities capable of connecting to the Internet, a cellular network, and/or interconnecting with other devices via Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, other wireless hand-held consumer electronic devices capable of executing and displaying information received through the access point device 2, or any combination thereof. Additionally, the client devices 4 can be a television (TV) , an IP/QAM set-top box (STB) or a streaming media decoder (SMD) that is capable of decoding audio/video content, and playing over OTT or MSO provided content received through the access point device 2.

The connection 10 between the access point device 2 and the client device 4 can be implemented through a wireless connection that operates in accordance with, but is not limited to, any IEEE 802.11 protocols, for example, a connection that utilizes one or more DFS channels 10A-10n of a 5GHz band. Additionally, the connection 10 between the access point device 2 and the client device 4 can also be implemented through a WAN, a LAN, a VPN, MANs, PANs, WLANs, SANs, a DOCSIS network, a fiber optics network (e.g., FTTH, FTTX, or HFC) , a PSDN, a global Telex network, or a 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G network, for example.

The connection 10 can also be implemented using a wireless connection in accordance with Bluetooth protocols, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) , or other short range protocols that operate in accordance with a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances using any licensed or unlicensed band such as the CBRS band, 2.4 GHz bands, 5 GHz bands, 6 GHz or 60GHz bands. One or more of the connections 10 can also be a wired Ethernet connection.

A detailed description of the exemplary internal components of the access point device 2, the extender access point devices 3, and the client devices 4 shown in Fig. 1 will be provided in the discussion of Fig 2. However, in general, it is contemplated by the present disclosure that the access point device 2, the extender access point devices 3, and the client devices 4 include electronic components or electronic computing devices operable to receive, transmit, process, store, and/or manage data and information associated with the network environment 100, which encompasses any suitable processing device adapted to perform computing tasks consistent with the execution of computer-readable instructions stored in a memory or a computer-readable recording medium (e.g., a non-transitory computer-readable medium) .

Further, any, all, or some of the computing components in the access point device 2, the extender access point devices 3, and the client devices 4 may be adapted to execute any operating system, including Linux, UNIX, Windows, MacOS, DOS, and ChromOS as well as virtual machines adapted to virtualize execution of a particular operating system, including customized and proprietary operating systems. The access point device 2, the extender access point devices 3, and the client devices 4 are further equipped with components to facilitate communication with other computing and/or network devices over the one or more network connections to local and wide area networks, wireless and wired networks, public and private networks, and any other communication network enabling communication in the network environment 100.

FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram illustrating various components of an exemplary access point device 2, client device 4, and wireless extender access point device 3 implemented in the system of Fig. 1, according to some example embodiments.

Although Fig. 2 only shows one extender access point device 3 and one client device 4, the extender access point device 3 and the client device 4 shown in the figure are meant to be representative of the other extender access point devices 3 and client devices 4 of a network system, for example, network environment 100 shown in Fig. 1. Similarly, the connections 9 between the access point device 2, the extender access point device 3, and the client device 4 shown in Fig. 2 are meant to be exemplary connections and are not meant to indicate all possible connections between the access point devices 2, extender access point devices 3, and client devices 4. Additionally, it is contemplated by the present disclosure that the number of access point devices 2, extender access point devices 3, and client devices 4 is not limited to the number of access point devices 2, extender access point devices 3, and client devices 4 shown in Figs. 1-3.

Now referring to Fig. 2 (e.g., from left to right) , the client device 4 can be, for example, any device as discussed with reference to Fig. 1, including, but not limited to, a computer, a portable device, an electronic tablet, an e-reader, a PDA, a mobile phone such as a smart phone, a smart speaker, an IoT device, an iControl device, a portable music player with smart capabilities capable of connecting to the Internet, cellular networks, and interconnecting with other devices via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or other wireless hand-held consumer electronic device capable of executing and displaying the content received through the access point device 2. Additionally, the client device 4 can be a TV, an IP/QAM STB, or an SMD that is capable of decoding audio/video content, and playing over OTT or MSO provided content received through the access point device 2.

As shown in Fig. 2, the client device 4 includes a power supply 28, a user interface 29, a network interface 30, a memory 31, and a controller 33.

The power supply 28 supplies power to the internal components of the client device 4 through the internal bus 34. The power supply 28 can be a self-contained power source such as a battery pack with an interface to be powered through an electrical charger connected to an outlet (e.g., either directly or by way of another device) . The power supply 28 can also include a rechargeable battery that can be detached allowing for replacement such as a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) , nickel metal hydride (NiMH) , a lithium-ion (Li-ion) , or a lithium Polymer (Li-pol) battery.

he user interface 29 includes, but is not limited to, any of one or more push buttons, a camera, a keyboard, a keypad, a liquid crystal display (LCD) , a thin film transistor (TFT) , a light-emitting diode (LED) , a high definition (HD) or other similar display device including a display device having touch screen capabilities so as to allow interaction between one or more users and the client device 4, or a combination thereof.

The network interface 30 can include, but is not limited to, various network cards, interfaces, and circuitry implemented in software and/or hardware to enable communications with the access point device 2 and the extender access point device 3 using the communication protocols in accordance with connection 9 (e.g., as described with reference to Fig. 1) . For example, the network interface card 30 allows for communication between the client device 4 and the access point device 2 as discussed with reference to Fig. 1 over one or more DFS channels in the 5GHz band. As shown, network interface card 30 allows for direct communication with access point device 2 and indirect communication with access point device 2 via expander access point device 3. Client device 4 can communicate with access point device 2 over any one or more DFS channels of the 5GHz band and/or switch communications to any other channel in any band.

The memory 31 includes a single memory or one or more memories or memory locations that include, but are not limited to, a random access memory (RAM) , a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) a memory buffer, a hard drive, a database, an erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM) , an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) , a read only memory (ROM) , a flash memory, logic blocks of a field programmable gate array (FPGA) , a hard disk or any other various layers of memory hierarchy. The memory 31 can be used to store any type of instructions, software, or algorithms including software 32 for controlling the general function and operations of the client device 4 in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure. In one or more embodiments, client device 4 is an electronic device shared between multiple users, and software 32 includes one or more applications and/or instructions for interfacing with the access point device 2 and the extender access point device 3 so as to access ISP 1.

The controller 33 controls the general operations of the client device 4 and includes, but is not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU) , a hardware microprocessor, a hardware processor, a multi-core processor, a single core processor, a field programmable gate array (FPGA) , a microcontroller, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) , a digital signal processor (DSP) , or other similar processing device capable of executing any type of instructions, algorithms, or software including the software 32 for controlling the operation and functions of the client device 4 in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure. Communication between the components (e.g., 28-31 and 33) of the client device 4 may be established using an internal bus 34.

The extender access point device 3 can be, for example, any wireless hardware electronic device used to extend a wireless network by receiving the signals transmitted by the access point device 2 and rebroadcasting the signals to one or more client devices 4, which may be out of range of the access point device 2 including, but not limited to, a wireless extender, a repeater, and/or an access point device. The extender access point device 3 can also receive signals from any one or more of the client devices 4 and rebroadcast the signals to the access point device 2, mobile device 5, or any other one or more client devices 4.

As shown in Fig. 2, the extender access point device 3 includes a user interface 46, a power supply 47, a network interface 48, a memory 49, and a controller 51.

The user interface 46 can include, but is not limited to, push buttons, a keyboard, a keypad, an LCD, a TFT, an LED, an HD or other similar display device including a display device having touch screen capabilities so as to allow interaction between a user and the extender access point device 3.

The power supply 47 supplies power to the internal components of the wireless extender access point device 3 through the internal bus 53. The power supply 47 can be connected to an electrical outlet (e.g., either directly or by way of another device) via a cable or wire.

The network interface 48 can include various network cards, interfaces, and circuitry implemented in software and/or hardware to enable communications with the client device 4 and the access point device 2 using the communication protocols in accordance with connection 9 (e.g., as described with reference to Fig. 1) . For example, the network interface 48 can include multiple radios or sets of radios (e.g., a 2.4 GHz radio, one or more 5 GHz radios, and/or a 6 GHz radio) , which may also be referred to as wireless local area network (WLAN) interfaces. One radio or set of radios (e.g., 5 GHz and/or 6 GHz radio (s) ) provides a backhaul (BH) connection between the wireless extender access point device 3 and the access point device 2, and optionally other wireless extender access point device (s) 3. Another radio or set of radios (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and/or 6 GHz radio (s) ) provides a fronthaul (FH) connection between the extender access point device 3 and one or more client device (s) 4. In one or more embodiments, the extender access point device 3 connects to one or more network devices using one or more DFS channels of the 5GHz band and can switch to one or more different channels based on one or more conditions, for example, the detection of a radar signal by the access point device 2.

The memory 49 can include a single memory or one or more memories or memory locations that include, but are not limited to, a RAM, a DRAM, a memory buffer, a hard drive, a database, an EPROM, an EEPROM, a ROM, a flash memory, logic blocks of an FPGA, hard disk or any other various layers of memory hierarchy. The memory 49 can be used to store any type of instructions, software, or algorithm including software 50 associated with controlling the general functions and operations of the wireless extender access point device 3 in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure.

The controller 51 controls the general operations of the wireless extender access point device 3 and can include, but is not limited to, a CPU, a hardware microprocessor, a hardware processor, a multi-core processor, a single core processor, an FPGA, a microcontroller, an ASIC, a DSP, or other similar processing device capable of executing any type of instructions, algorithms, or software for controlling the operation and functions of the wireless extender access point device 3 in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure. General communication between the components (e.g., 46-49 and 51) of the extender access point device 3 may be established using the internal bus 53.

he access point device 2 can be, for example, a hardware electronic device that can combine one or more functions of any of a modem, a gateway (for example, a residential gateway) , an access point (AP) , a router, or combinations thereof for providing any asset or content received from the asset provider via (ISP) 1 to network or wireless devices (e.g., extender access point devices 3, client devices 4) in the system, for example, network environment 100 of Fig. 1. It is also contemplated by the present disclosure that the access point device 2 can include the function of, but is not limited to, an IP/QAM STB or SMD that is capable of decoding audio/video content, and playing OTT or MSO provided content.

As shown in Fig. 2, the access point device 2 includes a user interface 20, a network interface 21, a power supply 22, a wide area network (WAN) interface 23, a memory 24, and a controller 26.

The user interface 20 can include, but is not limited to, push buttons, a keyboard, a keypad, an LCD, a TFT, an LED, an HD or other similar display device including a display device having touch screen capabilities so as to allow interaction between a user and the access point device 2.

The network interface 21 may include various network cards, and circuitry implemented in software and/or hardware to enable communications with the extender access point device 3 and the client device 4 using the communication protocols in accordance with connection 9 (e.g., as described with reference to Fig. 1) . Additionally, the various network cards, interfaces, and circuitry of the network interface 21 enable communications with a client device 4 (e.g., a mobile device) using the one or more communication protocols in accordance with connection 10 (e.g., as described with reference to Fig. 1) . For example, the network interface 21 can include an Ethernet port (also referred to as a LAN interface) and multiple radios or sets of radios (e.g., a 2.4 GHz radio, one or more 5 GHz radios, and/or a 6 GHz radio, also referred to as WLAN interfaces) . One radio or set of radios (e.g., 5 GHz and/or 6 GHz radio (s) ) provides a backhaul (BH) connection between the access point device 2 and the wireless extender access point device (s) 3. Another radio or set of radios (e.g., 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and/or 6 GHz radio (s) ) provides a FH connection between the access point device 2 and one or more client devices 4. In one or more embodiments, the access point device 2 establishes a connection with any one or more network devices using a 5GHz Wi-Fi channel, for example, any one or more DFS channels of the 5GHz band.

The power supply 22 supplies power to the internal components of the access point device 2 through the internal bus 27. The power supply 22 can be connected to an electrical outlet (e.g., either directly or by way of another device) via a cable or wire.

The wide area network (WAN) interface 23 may include various network cards, and circuitry implemented in software and/or hardware to enable communications between the access point device 2 and the ISP 1 using the wired and/or wireless protocols in accordance with connection 13 (e.g., as described with reference to Fig. 1) .

The memory 24 includes a single memory or one or more memories or memory locations that include, but are not limited to, a RAM, a DRAM, a memory buffer, a hard drive, a database, an EPROM, an EEPROM, a ROM, a flash memory, logic blocks of a FPGA, hard disk or any other various layers of memory hierarchy. The memory 24 can be a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium used to store any type of instructions, software, or algorithm including software 25 for controlling the general functions and operations of the access point device 2 and performing DFS channel management functions related to one or more connections to one or more network devices (for example, wireless extender access point devices 3 and client devices 4) in the network in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure (e.g., performing an automatic reversion to an originally selected DFS channel from a different channel after detecting a radar signal on the originally selected channel) . One or more control parameters can be stored in the memory 24 where the one or more control parameters comprise any of an original DFS channel, a DFS channel revert parameter, a DFS channel timer, a channel list, a performance parameter any other parameters associated with switching to and/or from a DFS channel, or any combination thereof.

The original DFS channel can be a value indicative of a selected DFS channel number, for example, a DFS channel as discussed in reference to Fig. 3, that is currently used for connections to one or more network devices. The DFS channel revert parameter can be indicative of whether reverting back to the originally selected DFS channel is enabled or disabled. For example, a Boolean value of “1” or any other value such as “ON” or “TRUE” can be indicative of enablement such that reverting back to the originally selected DFS channel is executed whereas a Boolean value of “0” or any other value such as “OFF” or “FALSE” can be indicative of maintaining connection on the new or different channel. The DFS channel timer can be a value indicative a duration or time period, for example, the non-occupancy period as required by the IEEE 802.11 standard and/or a time period for monitoring the original DFS channel after the expiration of the non-occupancy period. For example, monitoring the original DFS channel for a time period after the expiration of the non-occupancy period can ensure that additional radar signals are not detected and/or that the original DFS channel network conditions meet one or more network parameters. The DFS channel list can be indicative of one or more channels which can include a DFS channel and/or a non-DFS channel that are preferred channels should a switch to a different channel be required. The one or more network parameters are indicative of a threshold associated with one or more network conditions, for example, one or more network performance values such as low interference level, bandwidth, speed, number of connected devices. For example, before switching to a different channel, the access point device 2 can determine that the new channel meets the required one or more network parameters.

Any one or more of the control parameters can be set using any one or more processes including, but not limited to, any of a Technical Report -069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object (such as the DFS channel revert parameter can be associated with a new object identified as auto_revert_back_to_dfs) , a management information base (MIB) object (such as the DFS channel revert parameter can be associated with a new object identified as auto_revert_back_to_dfs) , a user interface, such as a graphical user interface (GUI) , any other object or interface, or any combination thereof. In one or more embodiments, the access point device 2 can receive any one or more control parameters, for example, the DFS channel revert parameter, by any one or more of the processes and store the one or more control parameters in memory 24 or any other storage medium.

The controller 26 controls the general operations of the access point device 2 as well as performs management functions related to the other network devices (wireless extender access point devices 3 and client device 4) in the network. The controller 26 can include, but is not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU) , a network controller, a hardware microprocessor, a hardware processor, a multi-core processor, a single core processor, a FPGA, a microcontroller, an ASIC, a DSP, or other similar processing device capable of executing any type of instructions, algorithms, or software including the software 25 for controlling the operation and functions of the access point device 2 in accordance with the embodiments described in the present disclosure including, but not limited to, management of connections over one or more DFS channels. Communication between the components (e.g., 20-26) of the access point device 2 may be established using the internal bus 27. The controller 26 may also be referred to as a processor, generally.

The software 25 can comprise one or more computer-readable instructions that cause the access point device 2 to manage one or more connections to one or more network devices that utilize one or more DFS channels. For example, the software 25 can monitor one or more connections for a radar signal, switch one or more originally selected DFS channels to a different or new channel, such as another DFS channel or any other available channel, and revert the connection from the new channel to the originally selected DFS channel.

FIG. 3 illustrates operation of an access point device 2 to switch a connection to a network device, such as an extender access point device 3, from using an originally selected DFS channel to a different channel and then reverting back to using the originally selected DFS channel.

As shown in Fig. 3, the access point device 2 is coupled to an extender access point device 3 via a connection 9. While Fig. 3 illustrates a single extender access point device 3, the present disclosure contemplates any number of network devices and/or connections.

At the top of Fig. 3 is illustrated Wi-Fi channels available in the 5GHz band for the United States including channels below, within, and above the DFS channels. As shown, channels 52-144 are designated as DFS channels such that use of these channels requires compliance with sections of IEEE 802.11. The present disclosure contemplates that any one or more channels may become designated as DFS channels or de-designated as DFS channels.

At the left of Fig. 3 an access point device 2 is illustrated as connected to an extender access point device 3 over a 5GHz connection 9 using an originally selected DFS channel, for example, DFS channel 54. If a radar signal is detected on the originally selected DFS channel, the access point device 2 switches to a different channel as shown to the right in Fig. 3. For example, the access point device 2 switches communications with the extender access point device 3 to DFS channel 106. For example, the access point device 2 can switch to DFS channel 106 based, at least in part, on one or more control parameters. Prior to switching, the access point device can store in memory, such as memory 24 or any other storage device, the originally selected channel number or value, for example, as a control parameter. The access point device 2, according to IEEE 802.11, must wait for a non-occupancy period to expire. Upon expiration of the non-occupancy period and/or based on the one or more control parameters (e.g., a DFS channel timer) , the access point device 2 switches or reverts back to using the originally selected DFS channel. The access point device 2 can switch and revert automatically without any user intervention, for example, based on a DFS revert parameter.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing at an access point device access control of an asset by a user of a client device, according to one or embodiments of the present disclosure.

An access point device 2, for example, of a network environment 100, may be programmed with one or more instructions (e.g., software 25 stored in memory 24) to perform one or more operations in one or more example embodiments. In Fig. 4, it is assumed that the devices and/or elements include their respective controllers and their respective software stored in their respective memories, as discussed above in connection with Figs. 1, 2, and 3, which when executed by their respective controllers perform the functions and operations in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

The access point device 2 comprises a controller 26 that executes one or more computer-readable instructions, stored on a memory 24, that when executed perform or cause the access point device 2 to perform one or more of the operations of steps S110-S170. In one or more embodiments, the one or more instructions can be one or more software or applications, for example, one or more software 25, While the steps S110-S170 are presented in a certain order, the present disclosure contemplates that any one or more steps can be performed simultaneously, substantially simultaneously, repeatedly, in any order or not at all (omitted) .

Business network environments, home network environments, and public network environments, can utilize a network device, such as an access point device 2, to establish one or more connections to one or more network devices. The access point device 2 can be equipped to utilize a DFS channel of the 5GHz band for such connections to provide an improved network performance or QoE. DFS channels in the United States are illustrated with reference to Fig. 3. However, use of a DFS channel is subject to rules and regulations such as those specified in the sections of IEEE 802.11. When a radio of a DFS-enabled access point device 2 is operating on a DFS channel (for example a channel in the 5250 Megahertz (MHz) (channels 52, 56, 60, 64) or the 5470-5725 MHz range (

channels

100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144) , the access point device 2 is required to perform scanning for radar signals on the DFS channel. When a radar signal is detected on a selected or in use DFS channel, the access point device 2 is required to immediately switch to a different available channel, for example, another available DFS channel or non-DFS channel. Therefore, a sudden co-existence of a radar signal on the same DFS channel (even if only present for a few seconds) causes the access point device 2 to switch to another available channel, which may have less favorable network performance parameters or conditions than the original DFS channel.

In some cases, the switched to channel can have more interference, more congestion, limited bandwidth, slower speed, etc. in comparison to the original DFS channel. Thus, in such cases where the DFS channel is considered the “best” available Wi-Fi channel for connections in a network environment with DFS functionality, it may be desirable to revert back to original DFS channel (from the current other non-DFS channel) after the non-occupancy period expires, in order to provide a better Wi-Fi experience to the user. However, the current DFS rules, regulations, and/or specifications, do not provide a feature for reverting a Wi-Fi connection back to the originally configured or previously operational DFS channel. Typically, a user is required to manually perform the reverting back to the original DFS channel each time a radar signal is detected. To provide an improved QoE for users and to control network connections, one or more novel solutions as discussed with reference to steps S110-S170 are provided to automatically revert a connection back to using the originally selected DFS channel.

At step S110, the access point device 2 establishes a connection with a network device over a DFS channel of the 5GHz band (an original DFS channel) . For example, the access point device 2 can select the original DFS channel based on one or more network parameters. This original DFS channel is determined to be the “best” channel, for example, the channel having the least interference, the least congestion, the most available bandwidth, the fast speed, etc. from among one or more available channels.

At step S120, the access point device 2 detects a radar signal on the original DFS channel. Detection of a radar signal on a DFS channels requires that the channel immediately be vacated. Thus, at step S130, the access point device 2 switches the connection using the original DFS channel to a different channel. The different channel can be a different available DFS channel or any other available channel. In one or more embodiments, the different channel is selected based, at least in part, on one or more control parameters, for example, a channel list and/or a performance parameter associated with a channel.

At step S140, the access point device 2 determines whether a DFS channel revert parameter is enabled. For example, one or more of the control parameters can include a DFS channel revert parameter that if set indicates that the access point device 2 can proceed with reverting back to the original DFS channel. If the DFS channel revert parameter is enabled, the process continues to step S150.

At step S150, the access point device 2 can determine an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel. The non-occupancy period is typically set by a governmental entity or standards organization such that to operate on the DFS channel requires compliance with the non-occupancy period requirement. The non-occupancy period is a set period of time that a device is not permitted to a DFS channel after detection of a radar signal.

At step S160, the access point device 2 monitors the original DFS channel for a time period, for example, a time period included as one or more condition parameters. For example, it may be advantageous to after the expiration of the occupancy time period to monitor the original DFS channel for an additional period of time so as to ensure that no intermittent or additional radar signals are received. Such delay prevents the repeated switching of the channel in use. The time period can be set using any one or more processes discussed with respect to the setting the one or more control parameters.

At step S170, the access point device 2 reverts the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel. The reverting to the original DFS channel can be based, at least in part, on comparing one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel, the monitoring of step S160, the determination of step S140 or any combination thereof.

According to some example embodiments of inventive concepts disclosed herein, there are provided novel solutions for reverting back to an original DFS channel after switching to another available channel due to detection of a radar signal. The novel solutions according to example embodiments of inventive concepts disclosed herein provide features that enhance the network environment of, for example, a home/residential network gateway (GW) , wireless access points (Wi-Fi APs) , Home Network Controller (HNC) , wireless routers, mesh networking nodes (e.g., Wi-Fi EasyMesh systems) , and the like, by providing enhanced management of network connections such that the network device automatically switches or reverts a connection back to an original DFS channel.

Each of the elements of the present invention may be configured by implementing dedicated hardware or a software program on a memory controlling a processor to perform the functions of any of the components or combinations thereof. Any of the components may be implemented as a CPU or other processor reading and executing a software program from a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory, for example. The processes disclosed above constitute examples of algorithms that can be affected by software, applications (apps, or mobile apps) , or computer programs. The software, applications, computer programs or algorithms can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium for instructing a computer, such as a processor in an electronic apparatus, to execute the methods or algorithms described herein and shown in the drawing figures. The software and computer programs, which can also be referred to as programs, applications, components, or code, include machine instructions for a programmable processor, and can be implemented in a high-level procedural language, an object-oriented programming language, a functional programming language, a logical programming language, or an assembly language or machine language.

The term “non-transitory computer-readable medium” refers to any computer program product, apparatus or device, such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, solid-state storage device (SSD) , memory, and programmable logic devices (PLDs) , used to provide machine instructions or data to a programmable data processor, including a computer-readable medium that receives machine instructions as a computer-readable signal. By way of example, a computer-readable medium can comprise DRAM, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired computer-readable program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Disk or disc, as used herein, includes compact disc (CD) , laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD) , floppy disk and Blu-ray disc. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

The word “comprise” or a derivative thereof, when used in a claim, is used in a nonexclusive sense that is not intended to exclude the presence of other elements or steps in a claimed structure or method. As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, “a” , “an” , and “the” includes plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Use of the phrases “capable of, ” “configured to, ” or “operable to” in one or more embodiments refers to some apparatus, logic, hardware, and/or element designed in such a way to enable use thereof in a specified manner.

While the principles of the inventive concepts have been described above in connection with specific devices, apparatuses, systems, algorithms, programs and/or methods, it is to be clearly understood that this description is made only by way of example and not as limitation. The above description illustrates various example embodiments along with examples of how aspects of particular embodiments may be implemented and are presented to illustrate the flexibility and advantages of particular embodiments as defined by the following claims, and should not be deemed to be the only embodiments. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that based on the above disclosure and the following claims, other arrangements, embodiments, implementations and equivalents may be employed without departing from the scope hereof as defined by the claims. It is contemplated that the implementation of the components and functions of the present disclosure can be done with any newly arising technology that may replace any of the above-implemented technologies. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element (s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.

Claims

An access point device (APD) for reverting to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel, the APD comprising:

a memory storing one or more computer-readable instructions; and

a processor configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to:

establish, by use of a network interface, a connection with a network device over the original DFS channel;

detect a radar signal on the original DFS channel;

switch the connection with the network device to a different channel;

determine an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel; and

revert the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel.
The APD of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to:

compare one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel; and

determine to revert the connection back to the original DFS channel based, at least in part on the comparison.
The APD of claim 1, wherein the different channel is a DFS channel different from the original DFS channel.
The APD of claim 2, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to:

after the determination of the expiration of the non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, monitor the original DFS channel for a time period; and

wherein the reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the monitoring.
The APD of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to:

receive a DFS channel revert parameter as a Technical Report -069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object;

store the DFS channel revert parameter; and

store the DFS channel revert parameter.
The APD of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to:

receive a DFS channel revert parameter as a management information base (MIB) object;

store the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.
The APD of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more further computer-readable instructions to:

receive the DFS channel revert parameter as an input associated with a graphical user interface;

store the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the DFS channel revert parameter.
A method for an access point device (APD) to revert to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel, the method comprising:

establishing, using a network interface, a connection with a network device over the original DFS channel;

detecting a radar signal on the original DFS channel;

switching the connection with the network device to a different channel;

determining an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel; and

reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel.
The method of claim 8, further comprising:

comparing one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel; and

determining to revert the connection back to the original DFS channel based, at least in part on the comparison.
The method of claim 8, wherein the different channel is a DFS channel different from the original DFS channel.
The method of claim 8, further comprising:

after the determination of the expiration of the non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, monitoring the original DFS channel for a time period; and

wherein the reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the monitoring.
The method of claim 8, further comprising:

receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as a Technical Report -069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object;

storing the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.
The method of claim 8, further comprising

receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as a management information base (MIB) object;

storing the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.
The method of claim 8, further comprising:

receiving the DFS channel revert parameter as an input associated with a graphical user interface;

storing the DFS channel revert parameter;

determining enablement of a DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium of an access point device (APD) storing a program for reverting to an original dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel, which when executed by a processor of the APD, causes the APD to perform one or more operations comprising:

establishing, using a network interface, a connection with a network device over the original DFS channel;

detecting a radar signal on the original DFS channel;

switching the connection with the network device to a different channel;

determining an expiration of a non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel; and

reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel.
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the program, when further executed by the processor, causes the access point device to perform one or more further operations comprising:

comparing one or more network performance parameters associated with each of the original DFS channel and the different channel; and

determining to revert the connection back to the original DFS channel based, at least in part on the comparison.
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the different channel is a DFS channel different from the original DFS channel.
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the program, when further executed by the processor, causes the access point device to perform one or more further operations comprising:

after the determination of the expiration of the non-occupancy period associated with the detected radar signal on the original DFS channel, monitoring the original DFS channel for a time period; and

wherein the reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based, at least in part, on the monitoring.
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the program, when further executed by the processor, causes the access point device to perform one or more further operations comprising:

receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as any of a Technical Report -069 (TR-069) customer premises equipment (CPE) wide area network (WAN) management protocol (CWMP) object, a management information base (MIB) object, or both;

storing the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.
The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15, wherein the program, when further executed by the processor, causes the access point device to perform one or more further operations comprising:

receiving a DFS channel revert parameter as an input associated with a graphical user interface;

storing the DFS channel revert parameter; and

wherein reverting the connection with the network device from the different channel to the original DFS channel is based at least in part on the DFS channel revert parameter.