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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 24, 2016
Marvell International Ltd., Hamilton, BM;
Kedar Sovani, Pashan, IN;
Amey Dattatray Inamdar, Pashan, IN;
MARVELL INTERNATIONAL LTD., Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for provisioning devices for connection to a wireless network including an access point are provided. A first device receives a first beacon signal broadcasted by a second device. The first beacon signal includes first information indicating capabilities of the second device. The first device uses the first information to determine whether the second device is compatible with the access point. Based on a determination that the second device is compatible with the access point, the first device wirelessly transmits packets including provisioning information usable by the second device to attempt to connect to the wireless network. The first device receives one or more second beacon signals broadcasted by the second device. The one or more second beacon signals include second information indicating a status of the second device in connecting to the wireless network.