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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2015
Broadcom Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Philippe Klein, Jerusalem, IL;
AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
A device for network discovery and selection includes at least one processor circuit that is configured to determine a number of networks available for connection within a configurable set of frequency bands. The at least one processor circuit is further configured to, when a single network is available for connection, and the single network being open, automatically connect to the single network. The at least one processor circuit is further configured to, when multiple networks are available for connection, the multiple networks comprising at least one open network and at least one private network: initiate a timer. The at least one processor circuit is further configured to initiate a connection with the at least one private network when a protected setup is initiated for the connection prior to the timer reaching a timeout value, otherwise connect to the at least one open network.