Abstract:

Described is a system and method for assigning a frequency to an access point in a wireless network comprising a plurality of access points. The system and method includes accessing a rule-base to obtain a set of rules for the wireless network, accessing a license database to obtain information about relevant wireless nodes in a region, creating a list of possible primary node frequencies from a list of frequencies associated with primary wireless nodes in the license database, creating a list of possible secondary node frequencies from a list of frequencies associated with secondary wireless nodes in the license database, identifying a list of clear frequencies from a set of unused frequencies, selecting a frequency from frequencies in the lists of possible primary node frequencies, possible secondary node frequencies, and clear frequencies and registering the frequency in the license database.

Description:

BACKGROUND

The electromagnetic spectrum is a limited resource. In the United States, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is responsible for allocating the bandwidth of the electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, the Communications Act of 1934 established the FCC and gave the FCC a broad grant of power to regulate spectrum “in the public interest.” The FCC is constantly working to ensure that the electromagnetic spectrum is allocated and assigned in a manner that minimizes or eliminates interference so that the American people receive the maximum benefits of wireless technologies and services.

A number of the frequency bands in the electromagnetic spectrum are assigned for unlicensed “open use” wherein multiple different broadcasters and receivers use the same frequency range for communication. The sharing is generally accomplished by limiting the broadcast power such that only receivers within a small area around a transmitter will be able to receive the broadcast. As long as ...

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