Methods for load balancing control of wireless connection and wireless network systems

Abstract

An embodiment method for load balancing control of wireless connection in an area is provided. The method comprises storing, by a controller, a heatmap representing values of at least one characteristic of signals received from the plurality of access points in subregions within the area. The method comprises monitoring loads of the plurality of access points. The method comprises selecting a first access point from the plurality of access points, wherein the first access point is determined to be overloaded. The method comprises receiving locations of a first plurality of client stations connected to the first access point. The method comprises selecting, by the controller, a first client station from the first plurality of client stations and a second access point from the plurality of access points by executing a load balancing algorithm based on the heatmap and the locations of the first plurality of client stations. The method comprises transmitting, by the controller, a handover message to the first client station through the first access point.

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