Fortinet, Inc.
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC AIRTIME FAIRNESS IN WLANS (WIRELESS LOCAL ACCESS NETWORKS) BASED ON TIME SENSITIVITY OF APPLICATIONS

Abstract:

Network packets are pre-processed and stored in network queues based on time sensitivity and other factors. More specifically, a specific application associated with a specific session of the network packets locally at the access point is determined. An ATR is adjusted based on a priority of the application with respect to time sensitivity. Other factors include throughput capability of a wireless device.