Control method, device, equipment, chip and system for access point device

Abstract

Provided are a control method, apparatus, device, chip, and system for an access point device, belonging to the field of communications technology. The method includes: obtaining second load data of at least one second access point device, the at least one second access point device belonging to the same access network as the first access point device; and switching a target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from a first state to a second state based on the first load data and the second load data of the first access point device. This method can improve energy conservation of the access point device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a control method, apparatus, device, chip, and system for an access point device. Background Art

[0002] In a wireless local area network (WLAN), access point devices provide WLAN signals to terminals, enabling them to access the network. As the performance and functionality of access point devices gradually increase, their power consumption becomes a prominent issue.

[0003] In the related art, there is a control method for an access point device, which includes multiple wireless communication modules. In this control method, when a preset shutdown condition is met, the first wireless communication module corresponding to the first frequency band is shut down, and the second wireless communication module corresponding to the second frequency band is maintained. In this way, the power consumption caused by turning on the first wireless communication module can be reduced, thereby reducing the power consumption of the access point device. The preset shutdown conditions include one or more of the following: the duration of no business data transmission on the first frequency band is greater than the preset duration; business data is transmitted on the first frequency band, and the transmission quality of the business data is less than the preset transmission quality; business data is transmitted on the first frequency band, and the transmission quality of the business data is less than the maximum transmission quality supported by the second frequency band. In other words, the access point device determines whether to shut down the first wireless communication module corresponding to the first frequency band based on its own business data transmission status in the first frequency band.

[0004] However, when multiple access point devices are densely distributed, the load data of each access point device may change rapidly, causing the first wireless communication module of the access point device to be frequently turned on and off. In this case, the energy saving effect of the access point device is poor. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a control method, apparatus, device, chip, and system for access point devices, which can perform energy-saving control on access point devices with good energy-saving effects. The technical solutions adopted are as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, a control method for an access point device is provided. The control method can be executed by a first access point device. The first access point device includes at least two radio frequency circuits. The control method includes: obtaining second load data of at least one second access point device, where the at least one second access point device and the first access point device are different access point devices belonging to the same access network; and switching a target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from a first state to a second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device, where the target radio frequency circuit is a portion of the at least two radio frequency circuits.

[0007] Comprehensively considering whether to change the state of a target RF circuit of the first access point device based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of at least one second access point device helps reduce the frequency of changes in the state of the target RF circuit and improve energy saving.

[0008] Optionally, the first load data is used to indicate terminal information associated with the first access point device and / or service information of the first access point device, and the second load data is used to indicate terminal information associated with the second access point device and / or service information of the second access point device.

[0009] Optionally, the first load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit and / or non-target RF circuit of the first access point device, wherein the non-target RF circuit is a RF circuit other than the target RF circuit in the at least two RF circuits; the link traffic of the first access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the first access point device; the number of terminals of the target type associated with the first access point device; the data traffic of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device; and the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device.

[0010] Optionally, the second load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals of the target type associated with the second access point device; the link traffic of the second access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the second access point device; and the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device.

[0011] Optionally, the number of RF channels enabled by the target RF circuit in the first state and the second state is different. Exemplarily, the first state is an enabled state and the second state is an disabled state; or the first state is an disabled state and the second state is an enabled state.

[0012] When the first state is the on state and the second state is the off state, switching the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from the first state to the second state according to the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device includes the following three situations:

[0013] First, when the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition and the second load data satisfies a second shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state;

[0014] Second, when the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state;

[0015] The third method is to switch the target RF circuit from the on state to the off state when the first load data satisfies a first off condition, the second load data satisfies a second off condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third off condition.

[0016] The first shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the link traffic of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the first access point device is non-high-priority or non-target type service. Meeting these conditions indicates that the access point device has low requirements for data transmission rate and bandwidth. In this case, shutting down the first radio frequency circuit has a minimal impact on services.

[0017] Optionally, the second shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device is greater than or equal to the first RSSI threshold; the link traffic of the second access point device is less than or equal to the second traffic threshold, and the transmitted service data belongs to non-high priority services or non-target type services. The second shutdown condition is used to measure whether the terminals associated with other access point devices are likely to roam to the first access point device, and / or whether the terminals associated with other access point devices need to use the target RF circuit if they roam to the first access point device. When the possibility of the terminals associated with other access point devices roaming to the first access point device is small, and / or the possibility of using the target RF circuit after roaming to the first access point device is also small, shutting down the target RF circuit can reduce the frequent opening and closing of the target RF circuit and have less impact on the services of the terminals accessing the network.

[0018] Optionally, the third shutdown condition includes: a reference number is less than or equal to a threshold, where the reference number is X times the number of terminals of the target type connected to all access point devices in the access network, where X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1. Optionally, X is equal to one-N, where N is equal to the number of access point devices in the access network, or X is equal to 1.

[0019] The third shutdown condition is used to determine whether the number of target type terminals in the access network is excessive. When the number of target type terminals is large, the total service data volume is generally high. In this case, it is not necessary to shut down the target RF circuit of the access point device. On the other hand, when the number of target type terminals is small, the total service data volume is generally low. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit of the access point device can be considered to save energy. This minimizes the impact on the service data transmission performance of the terminals.

[0020] Optionally, the first shutdown condition also includes one or more of the following conditions: the number of terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first number threshold; the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit of the first access point device is 0; the time duration during which no new terminal is connected to the first access point device is greater than or equal to a time duration threshold; the RSSI of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device is greater than a second RSSI threshold, the traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit is less than a third traffic threshold and the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit belongs to a non-high priority service or a non-target service type service.

[0021] When the number of terminals associated with a non-target RF circuit of a first access point device is greater than a first number threshold, this indicates that the number of terminals associated with other operating frequency bands of the first access point device is relatively large, and terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit are more likely to switch to the target RF circuit. In this case, if the target RF circuit is shut down, it is likely that the target RF circuit will need to be reopened in the short term. Therefore, when the number of terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device is less than or equal to the number threshold, shutting down the target RF circuit can reduce the switching frequency of the target RF circuit, improve energy conservation, and minimize the impact on services. If the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit of the first access point device is greater than zero, directly shutting down the target RF circuit may adversely affect the services of currently associated terminals. Therefore, the target RF circuit of the first access point device can be shut down if no terminals are associated with the target RF circuit. If the duration of time without a new terminal connecting to the first access point device is greater than or equal to the duration threshold, this indicates a relatively stable network environment. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit can reduce the frequent opening and closing of the target RF circuit.

[0022] Optionally, when the first state is the on state and the second state is the off state, switching the target RF circuit of the first access point device from the first state to the second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device is performed when one or more of the following conditions are met: the number of different terminals to which the probe requests are detected by the first access point device during the monitoring period is less than a second number threshold; the number of different terminals to which the probe requests are detected by all access point devices of the access network during the monitoring period is less than a third number threshold; and the current time is within a preset time period.

[0023] The number of different terminals from which the intercepted probe requests belong is small, indicating that during the monitoring period, the number of terminals near the first access point device or near the access network is small, and the network environment is relatively simple. In this case, the likelihood of shutting down the target RF circuit and frequently turning the target RF circuit on and off is low. Therefore, in this case, the first access point device can shut down the target RF circuit. During the statistical period, the average traffic flow during this preset time period is lower than the average traffic flow during other time periods. Considering shutting down the target RF circuit during this preset time period will have a minimal impact on the service.

[0024] When the first state is off and the second state is on, switching the target RF circuit of the first access point device from the first state to the second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device includes: determining whether a turn-on condition of the target RF circuit is met based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device; and switching the target RF circuit from the off state to the on state when the turn-on condition is met. When the target RF circuit is in the off state, it is necessary to turn the target RF circuit on in some scenarios to meet the service needs of the terminal.

[0025] Optionally, the start-up condition includes one or more of the following conditions A to F.

[0026] Condition A: The link traffic of the first access point device is greater than the fourth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the first access point device is a high-priority service or a target type service. When the link traffic of the first access point device is large or there is a high-priority service or a target type service, a larger bandwidth is required for data transmission. Therefore, it is necessary to turn on the target radio frequency circuit to meet the service needs of the terminal.

[0027] Condition B: The link traffic of the second access point device is greater than the fifth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the second access point device is a high-priority service or a target type service. If the link traffic of the second access point device is greater than the fifth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted is a high-priority service or a target type service, when the associated terminal roams to the first access point device, it needs to use the target radio frequency circuit to meet its service transmission needs. Therefore, the first access point device can enable the target radio frequency circuit in advance to avoid adversely affecting the service quality of the terminal by enabling the target radio frequency circuit after the terminal roams to the first access point device.

[0028] Condition C: The RSSI of at least one terminal associated with the second access point device is less than a third RSSI threshold; when the RSSI of the terminal is less than the third RSSI threshold, it indicates that the signal quality of the terminal is poor and roaming may occur. This roaming may cause the first access point device to need to use the target radio frequency circuit. Therefore, the target radio frequency circuit can be turned on in advance to avoid an adverse impact on the service quality of the terminal after the target radio frequency circuit is turned on after the terminal roams to the first access point device.

[0029] Condition D: The target access point device in the access network detects a connection-related request, or the target access point device in the access network detects a connection-related request and the corresponding terminal is in a whitelist or not in a blacklist. The target access point device is a first access point device, or the target access point devices include the first access point device and the second access point device.

[0030] When the target access point device detects a connection request, it indicates that a terminal may be searching for a previously connected network and will initiate a connection. This indicates that there is a possibility that the target radio circuit needs to be associated with it. Therefore, the target radio circuit can be enabled. Further management of terminals in combination with whitelists or blacklists can further improve energy conservation.

[0031] Condition E: The number of different terminals to which probe requests are intercepted by the target access point device in the access network is greater than a fourth quantity threshold, and the target access point device is the first access point device, or the target access point device includes the first access point device and the second access point device. A large number of different terminals to which probe requests are intercepted indicates that during the monitoring period, a large number of terminals were near the first access point device or near the access network, resulting in a complex network environment. In this case, there is a high probability that terminals will need to access the first access point device and use the target radio frequency circuit. Therefore, in this case, the first access point device can enable the target radio frequency circuit.

[0032] Condition F: The traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is greater than the sixth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to a high-priority service or a target service type service.

[0033] When condition F is met, it means that the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit has high requirements for bandwidth and / or data transmission rate, and the non-target RF circuit may not be able to meet its business needs. The terminal may need to switch to the target RF circuit. Therefore, the target RF circuit needs to be turned on.

[0034] Optionally, the operating frequency band of the target RF circuit is greater than the operating frequency band of the non-target circuit in the at least two RF circuits. For example, the first access point device includes a first RF circuit and a second RF circuit, and the target RF circuit is the RF circuit with the greater operating frequency band between the first RF circuit and the second RF circuit.

[0035] Optionally, the access point device is a fiber to the room (FTTR) device.

[0036] In a second aspect, a control device for an access point device is provided. The control device has the function of implementing the method described in the first aspect. The function can be implemented in hardware or by hardware executing corresponding software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules corresponding to the above functions.

[0037] In a third aspect, a communication device is provided, comprising a processor and a communication interface, wherein the communication interface is connected to the processor, wherein the processor is used to implement any one of the methods provided in the first aspect.

[0038] Optionally, there are one or more processors, and the processor is a multi-core processor, and there are one or more memories.

[0039] Optionally, the communication interface comprises a transceiver.

[0040] Optionally, the communication device further includes a memory storing program code; the processor is configured to read and execute the program code stored in the memory to implement any one of the methods provided in the first aspect.

[0041] Optionally, the memory may be integrated with the processor, or the memory may be provided separately from the processor.

[0042] In the specific implementation process, the memory can be a non-transitory memory, such as a read-only memory (ROM), which can be integrated on the same chip as the processor or be set on different chips. This application does not limit the type of memory and the setting method of the memory and the processor.

[0043] In a fourth aspect, a communication system is provided, comprising a plurality of access point devices, wherein the plurality of access point devices are communicatively connected, and any of the plurality of access point devices is configured to implement any of the methods provided in the first aspect.

[0044] Optionally, the multiple access point devices include a master device and at least one slave device, wherein the master device and the at least one slave device are connected via an optical fiber. In this case, the communication system is an FTTR system. The master device or any one of the at least one slave devices is configured to implement any of the methods provided in the first aspect above.

[0045] In a fifth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, in which a software program is stored. When the software program is read and executed by one or more processors, it can implement any one of the methods provided in the first aspect.

[0046] In a sixth aspect, a computer program (product) is provided, wherein the computer program (product) comprises: a computer program code, and when the computer program code is executed by a computer device, the computer device executes any one of the methods provided in the first aspect.

[0047] In a seventh aspect, a chip is provided, comprising a processor and a communication interface connected to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute instructions so that the chip performs any one of the methods provided in the first aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of fiber to the home or fiber to the office;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the system architecture of FTTR;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the signal coverage range of an access point device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a control method for an access point device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another access point device control method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for an access point device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the implementation methods of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the fiber to the home or fiber to the office (FTTH / O) system architecture. Figure 1As shown, the OLT connects to upstream network-side equipment (such as switches and routers) and to downstream optical network units (ONUs) via the optical distribution network (ODN). The ODN includes passive optical splitters for optical power distribution, trunk optical fibers connected between the passive optical splitters and the OLT, and branch optical fibers connected between the passive optical splitters and the ONUs. When transmitting downstream signals, the downstream signals sent by the OLT are transmitted to each ONU via the optical splitter. The ONU selectively receives the downstream data within the downstream signal that belongs to it. When transmitting upstream signals, the upstream signals sent by multiple ONUs are combined by the optical splitter into a single optical signal that is transmitted to the OLT. The ONU is also called an optical network terminal (ONT).

[0057] Building on FTTH / O, to address signal coverage issues within home or office networks (such as wireless local area network (WLAN) signals), optical fiber can be extended further into the home. Installing optical terminals inside the home to provide WLAN signals reduces the distance between user terminals and wireless access points (APs), improving signal quality. This technology is known as FTTR.

[0058] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the FTTR system architecture. Figure 2 As shown, the OLT in FTTH / O is deployed in a central equipment room, while the ONU is deployed in homes or offices. The master device in an FTTR network serves as both an ONU in the FTTH network and an upstream device for FTTR slave devices, managing them. Slave devices in an FTTR network can be deployed in various rooms in a home or office. Slave devices have both ONU and AP functions, providing WLAN signals to terminals. Both the master and slave devices can connect to user terminals through the user network interface (UNI).

[0059] Multiple slave devices can be deployed in an FTTR network, each connected to a master device via optical fiber or Ethernet cable. The master device centrally manages and configures all slave devices. The master device can also be referred to as the "master gateway," "master optical modem," or "main FTTR unit (or main fiber unit, MFU)." Slave devices can also be referred to as "slave gateway," "slave optical modem," or "sub FTTR unit (or sub fiber unit, SFU)."

[0060] Optionally, the terminal can be any type of terminal device, including but not limited to mobile terminals or fixed terminals. Mobile terminals refer to terminals that can be moved, including but not limited to mobile phones, laptops, tablets, wearable devices, etc. Wearable devices include but are not limited to smart watches, smart bracelets, virtual reality (VR) glasses, or VR helmets. Fixed terminals refer to terminals that are fixed in location, including but not limited to Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

[0061] Figure 2 The master device is connected to two slave devices, namely slave device 1 and slave device 2. However, the embodiment of the present application does not limit the number of slave devices connected to the master device. For example, there can be more than two slave devices or only one slave device.

[0062] In the embodiments of the present application, both the master and slave devices can function as access points (APs) to provide WLAN signals to terminals. Furthermore, the master and / or slave devices can include at least two radio frequency (RF) circuits. Both the master and slave devices can be referred to as fiber-to-the-trend (FTTR) devices. FTTR devices can simultaneously enable multiple RF circuits, and terminals can transmit service data through any of these multiple RF circuits.

[0063] The at least two RF circuits include a first RF circuit and a second RF circuit. The operating frequency band of the first RF circuit is the first frequency band, and the operating frequency band of the second RF circuit is the second frequency band. Here, the operating frequency band refers to the frequency band currently used by the RF circuit for communication. During implementation, a RF circuit may support one or more frequency bands, and the operating frequency band of the RF circuit is one of the frequency bands supported by the RF circuit. When the frequency band supported by the RF circuit includes multiple sub-bands, the operating frequency band of the RF circuit may be one of the multiple sub-bands.

[0064] The frequency bands supported by the first radio frequency circuit and the second radio frequency circuit may be the same or different, but the first frequency band and the second frequency band are different.

[0065] In a possible implementation manner, the first radio frequency circuit and the second radio frequency circuit support different frequency bands. Correspondingly, the first frequency band and the second frequency band are different.

[0066] In some examples, the frequency of the first frequency band is less than the frequency of the second frequency band. For example, the first frequency band is the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the second frequency band is the 5 GHz frequency band. Alternatively, the first frequency band is the 2.4 GHz frequency band and the second frequency band is the 6 GHz frequency band.

[0067] In other examples, the frequency of the first frequency band is greater than the frequency of the second frequency band. For example, the first frequency band is a 5 GHz frequency band and the second frequency band is a 2.4 GHz frequency band. Alternatively, the first frequency band is a 6 GHz frequency band and the second frequency band is a 2.4 GHz frequency band.

[0068] In another possible implementation, the first RF circuit and the second RF circuit support the same frequency band, and the frequency band includes multiple sub-bands, and the first frequency band and the second frequency band are different sub-bands within the frequency band. For example, the first RF circuit and the second RF circuit both support the 5 GHz frequency band, the first frequency band is the 5.2 GHz frequency band, and the second frequency band is the 5.8 GHz frequency band.

[0069] Optionally, the at least two radio frequency circuits may further include a third radio frequency circuit, and the operating frequency band of the third radio frequency circuit is a third frequency band. The third frequency band, the first frequency band, and the second frequency band may be different.

[0070] Exemplarily, the frequency band supported by the third RF circuit is different from that of the first RF circuit and the second RF circuit. Accordingly, the third frequency band, the first frequency band, and the second frequency band may be different. For example, the first frequency band is the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the second frequency band is the 5 GHz frequency band, and the third frequency band is the 6 GHz frequency band. Alternatively, the frequency band supported by the third RF circuit is the same as the frequency band supported by the first RF circuit and / or the second RF circuit. For example, the frequency band supported by the first RF circuit and the first frequency band are both the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the frequency band supported by the second RF circuit and the third RF circuit are both the 5 GHz frequency band, the second frequency band is the 5.2 GHz frequency band, and the third frequency band is the 5.8 GHz frequency band.

[0071] Optionally, each RF circuit includes one or more RF channels. A RF channel, also known as a radio chain, refers to the complete signal chain from baseband processing to antenna radiation, including hardware components such as digital-to-analog converters, power amplifiers, filters, and antennas.

[0072] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the signal coverage of the access point device provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 As shown, the access point device includes a first radio frequency circuit and a second radio frequency circuit. The operating frequency band of the first radio frequency circuit is the 5 GHz band, and the operating frequency band of the second radio frequency circuit is the 2.4 GHz band. Figure 3The implementation in the figure represents the signal coverage range of the second RF circuit, and the dotted line represents the signal coverage range of the first RF circuit. The first RF circuit includes two RF channels, and the second RF circuit includes two RF channels. When the two RF channels of the first RF circuit and the two RF channels of the second RF circuit are operating simultaneously, the signal coverage range of the second RF circuit is greater than the signal coverage range of the first RF circuit, and the signal coverage range of the first RF circuit is located within the signal coverage range of the second RF circuit. When the two RF channels of the second RF circuit are operating simultaneously and the first RF circuit is not operating, the second RF circuit provides signal coverage, and the first RF circuit does not provide signal coverage.

[0073] Figure 3 Taking the example of the second RF circuit with a lower working frequency band having a larger coverage range and shutting down the first RF circuit with a higher working frequency band as an example, in other embodiments, the maximum coverage range of the first RF circuit with a higher working frequency band can be made greater than the coverage range of the second RF circuit with a lower working frequency band (for example, increasing the number of RF channels of the first RF circuit, etc.), and the second RF circuit with a lower working frequency band can be shut down.

[0074] In an access network composed of multiple access points (APs), if they are close together, terminals connected to each AP can easily roam between them. Consequently, the load data on each AP changes frequently and rapidly. In this case, if each AP controls the on / off state of its target RF circuit based solely on its own load data, the target RF circuit will frequently turn on and off, resulting in poor energy conservation.

[0075] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for an access point device. This control method controls a target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device based on load data of the first access point device and load data of at least one second access point device in the same access point network as the first access point device. This method can effectively avoid frequent activation and deactivation of the target radio frequency circuit by the first access point device, thereby improving energy conservation.

[0076] Hereinafter, an example will be given in which the access point device is an FTTR device. In other embodiments, the access point device may also be any access point device in an access network formed by other networking forms (eg, wireless networking, etc.).

[0077] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an FTTR device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The method can be executed by a first FTTR device to control the first FTTR device. The first FTTR device can Figure 2 The master device or any slave device in Figure 4 As shown, the control method includes:

[0078] In step 401, second load data of at least one second FTTR device is obtained.

[0079] In step 402 , a target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device is switched from a first state to a second state according to first load data of the first FTTR device and second load data of at least one second FTTR device.

[0080] The first FTTR device includes at least two radio frequency circuits, the target radio frequency circuit is one of the at least two radio frequency circuits, and the number of radio frequency channels opened by the target radio frequency circuit is different between the first state and the second state.

[0081] In some examples, the first state is an on state. When the target RF circuit is in the on state, all RF channels of the target RF circuit are on. The second state is an off state. When the target RF circuit is in the off state, all RF channels of the target RF circuit are off.

[0082] In other examples, the first state is a partially on state. When the target RF circuit is in the partially on state, some RF channels of the target RF circuit are on and some RF channels are off. The second state is the aforementioned off state.

[0083] In some other examples, the first state is the aforementioned open state, and the second state is the aforementioned partially open state.

[0084] The following description is made by taking the first state as the on state and the second state as the off state as an example.

[0085] In the embodiments of the present application, comprehensive consideration is given to whether to shut down a target RF circuit of the first FTTR device based on first load data of the first FTTR device and second load data of at least one second FTTR device. This can reduce the likelihood of the target RF circuit being immediately turned on after shutting down, thereby improving energy conservation. Furthermore, this can help reduce the impact of shutting down the target RF circuit on services of terminals connected to the FTTR network.

[0086] Optionally, the first load data is used to indicate terminal information associated with the first FTTR device and / or service information of the first FTTR device, and the second load data is used to indicate terminal information associated with the second FTTR device and / or service information of the second FTTR device.

[0087] Optionally, the first load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit and / or non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device, wherein the non-target RF circuit is an RF circuit other than the target RF circuit in at least two RF circuits; the link traffic of the first FTTR device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device; the number of terminals of the target type associated with the first FTTR device; the data traffic of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device; and the RSSI of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device. Among them, the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit and / or non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device, and the number of terminals of the target type associated with the first FTTR device belong to the terminal information associated with the first FTTR device; the link traffic of the first FTTR device, the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device, the data traffic of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device, the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device, and the RSSI of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device belong to the service information of the first FTTR device.

[0088] Among them, the link traffic of the first FTTR device can be the business data traffic of the first FTTR device in the target link. The target link can be the upstream link, or the downstream link, or the upstream link and the downstream link of the first FTTR device. The upstream link refers to the link of the first FTTR device connected to the upstream device. When the first FTTR device is a slave device, the upstream link can be the optical port or network port link connecting the slave device to the master device. When the first FTTR device is the master device, the upstream link is the optical port link connecting the first FTTR device to the OLT. The downstream link refers to the link of the first FTTR device connected to the downstream device (i.e., the terminal). In the embodiment of the present application, the downstream link refers to the WLAN link (i.e., the wireless link).

[0089] The service data flow rate can be the average data flow rate or the maximum data flow rate per unit time. The length of the unit time can be set as needed. The longer the unit time, the more sensitive it is to fluctuations in the service data flow rate; the shorter the unit time, the more sensitive it is to fluctuations in the service data flow rate. The length of the unit time can be set as needed and is not limited in this embodiment of the present application. Optionally, the length of the unit time can be from 1 minute to 20 minutes, for example, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. The first FTTR device can monitor the data flow rate of the target link in real time.

[0090] Service priorities can be divided based on latency requirements. Services with higher latency requirements have higher priority, while services with lower latency requirements have lower priority. In some examples, services can be divided into high-priority services and low-priority services (also known as low-priority services). For example, services such as live streaming, gaming, and video calls have high latency requirements and are therefore considered high-priority services.

[0091] The service type is used to indicate the service type of the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the access point device, including but not limited to live broadcast, games, video calls, instant messaging and web browsing.

[0092] Exemplarily, the number of target type terminals associated with the target RF circuit and / or the non-target RF circuit can be obtained by counting the first FTTR device. The RSSI of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit can be obtained by the first FTTR device evaluating the uplink message sent by the terminal. Alternatively, the RSSI of the terminal can be the terminal evaluating the downlink message sent by the first FTTR device through the non-target RF circuit, and reporting it to the first FTTR device after obtaining the RSSI. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the way the first FTTR device evaluates the uplink message to obtain the RSSI and the way the terminal evaluates the downlink message.

[0093] The content of the second payload data may be the same as or different from the content of the first payload data.

[0094] Exemplarily, the second load data includes: the number of terminals of the target type associated with the second FTTR device; the link traffic of the second FTTR device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the second FTTR device; and the RSSI of the terminals associated with the second FTTR device. The number of terminals of the target type associated with the second FTTR device and the RSSI of the terminals associated with the second FTTR device are terminal information associated with the second FTTR device; the link traffic of the second FTTR device, and the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the second FTTR device are service information of the second FTTR device.

[0095] The specific content of the first load data depends on the first closing condition and the third closing condition described below. The specific content of the second load data depends on the second closing condition and the third closing condition described below.

[0096] In some examples, the second payload data is collected by the second FTTR device and sent directly or indirectly to the first FTTR device. Direct transmission means that the second FTTR device sends the second payload data directly to the first FTTR device without forwarding it through other FTTR devices. Indirect transmission means that the second FTTR device sends the second payload data to other FTTR devices (e.g., a master device), which then forwards it to the first FTTR device.

[0097] During implementation, the second FTTR device may periodically send the second load data.

[0098] Optionally, step 402 may include: determining whether a shutdown condition is met according to the first load data and the second load data; and switching a target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device from an on state to an off state when the shutdown condition is met.

[0099] The closing condition includes at least the first closing condition and may also include at least one of the second closing condition and the third closing condition. Accordingly, step 402 includes any one of the following three situations:

[0100] First, when the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition and the second load data satisfies a second shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state;

[0101] The second method is to switch the target radio frequency circuit from the on state to the off state when the first load data satisfies the first off condition and the first load data and the second load data satisfy the third off condition;

[0102] The third method is to switch the target RF circuit from the on state to the off state when the first load data satisfies the first off condition, the second load data satisfies the second off condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy the third off condition.

[0103] Each closing condition is described below.

[0104] First closing condition: related to the first FTTR equipment.

[0105] The first closing condition includes at least condition 1.1, and may also include one or more of conditions 1.2 to 1.5.

[0106] 1.1. The link traffic of the first FTTR device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold; and / or the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device is a non-high priority service or a non-target type service.

[0107] The first traffic threshold can be set as needed. In some examples, the first traffic threshold can be a fixed value, such as 100 kbps, 1 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. In other examples, the first traffic threshold can be a dynamic value. The dynamic value can vary with at least one of the packet loss rate, RSSI, or interference level (such as SINR or interference duty cycle). For example, the dynamic value is related to RSSI, where the first traffic threshold corresponding to a first RSSI range is greater than the first traffic threshold corresponding to a second RSSI range, where the RSSI value in the first RSSI range is greater than the RSSI value in the second RSSI range.

[0108] Optionally, the first traffic threshold when the target link is an upstream link, the first traffic threshold when the target link is a downstream link, and the first traffic threshold when the target link includes an upstream link and a downstream link can be the same, for example, all are 1Mbps or 10Mbps.

[0109] Alternatively, the first traffic threshold when the target link is an upstream link, the first traffic threshold when the target link is a downstream link, and the first traffic threshold when the target link includes an upstream link and a downstream link may be different. For example, the first traffic threshold when the target link is an upstream link and the first traffic threshold when the target link is a downstream link are the same, that is, 1 Mbps, and the first traffic threshold when the target link includes an upstream link and a downstream link is 2 Mbps. When the target link includes an upstream link and a downstream link, the data traffic of the target link is the sum of the data traffic of the upstream link and the data traffic of the downstream link.

[0110] When the link traffic of the first FTTR device is less than the first traffic threshold, it indicates that the data traffic of the FTTR device is small. In this case, shutting down the first radio frequency circuit has little impact on the service.

[0111] The target service type can also be determined based on the service's latency requirements. For example, services such as live broadcasts, games, and video calls have higher latency requirements and are therefore target service types. Service types other than the target service types are non-target service types.

[0112] When the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device does not belong to high-priority services and target type services, it means that the possibility of transmitting service data for the terminal associated with the first FTTR device through the target RF circuit is low. Therefore, it is possible to consider shutting down the target RF circuit.

[0113] In some examples, condition 1.1 is that the link traffic of the first FTTR device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold; and the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device is non-high priority service or non-target type service.

[0114] If the link traffic of the first FTTR device is high, or the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device includes high-priority services or target-type services, there is a high probability that the service data of the terminal associated with the first FTTR device will need to be transmitted through the target RF circuit. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit may affect the service quality of the terminal. Therefore, shutting down the target RF circuit should be considered only when the link traffic of the first FTTR device is low and there are no high-priority services (or services of the target type).

[0115] 1.2. The number of terminals associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device is less than or equal to a first number threshold.

[0116] The non-target RF circuit is a RF circuit with a different operating frequency band from the target RF circuit. When the number of terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device is greater than the first number threshold, it means that the number of terminals associated with other operating frequency bands of the first FTTR device is large, and the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit are more likely to switch to the target RF circuit. In this case, if the target RF circuit is turned off, it is more likely that the target RF circuit will need to be reopened in a short period of time. Therefore, when the number of terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first FTTR device is less than or equal to the number threshold, turning off the target RF circuit can reduce the switching frequency of the target RF circuit, improve energy saving, and reduce the impact on the business.

[0117] Exemplarily, the first quantity threshold can be set according to actual needs. In some examples, the first quantity threshold is a fixed value, for example, the first quantity threshold is 2 or 3. In other examples, the first quantity threshold can be a dynamic value, for example, the first quantity threshold is different in different time periods. Exemplarily, the first quantity threshold of the first time period is less than the first quantity threshold of the second time period, and the user activity level of the first time period is higher than the user activity level of the second time period. For example, the first time period is 06:00-00:00 (daytime and evening), the second time period is 00:00 to 06:00 (late night), the first quantity threshold of the first time period is 2, and the first quantity threshold of the second time period is 4 or 5.

[0118] 1.3. The number of terminals associated with the target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device is 0.

[0119] If the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit of the first FTTR device is greater than 0, directly shutting down the target RF circuit may have an adverse impact on the services of the currently associated terminals. Therefore, the target RF circuit of the first FTTR device can be shut down when the target RF circuit is not associated with a terminal.

[0120] 1.4. The duration during which no new terminal is connected to the first FTTR device is greater than or equal to the duration threshold.

[0121] If a new terminal is connected to the first FTTR device, the terminal's status is likely to change rapidly within a short period of time. For example, it may switch between RF circuits in different frequency bands, roam to other FTTR devices, or need to transmit high-priority data. Setting condition 1.4 can mitigate this situation and shut down the target RF circuit only when the network environment is relatively stable, reducing the frequent opening and closing of the target RF circuit.

[0122] The duration threshold can be set as needed, for example, it can be 1 minute to 20 minutes.

[0123] In some examples, the duration threshold may be a fixed value, such as 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. In other examples, the duration threshold may be a dynamic value. The duration threshold has different values in different time periods. For example, the duration threshold in the first time period is smaller than the duration threshold in the second time period, and the user activity level in the first time period is greater than the user activity level in the second time period. For example, the first time period is 06:00-00:00 (daytime and evening), the second time period is 00:00 to 06:00 (late night), the duration threshold in the first time period is 2 minutes, and the duration threshold in the second time period is 10 minutes.

[0124] 1.5. The RSSI of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device is greater than the second RSSI threshold, the traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit is less than the third traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to non-high priority service or non-target service type service.

[0125] If condition 1.5 is met, the signal strength of the terminal associated with the non-target radio circuit is strong, the terminal's traffic is low, and there are no latency-critical services. In this case, even if the terminal does not switch to the target radio circuit, the non-target radio circuit can still meet its service needs. Therefore, the target radio circuit can be shut down.

[0126] The RSSI of a terminal can be obtained by the FTTR device evaluating uplink messages received from the terminal. Alternatively, the RSSI of a terminal can be obtained by the terminal evaluating downlink messages sent by the AP, and then reporting the RSSI to the associated FTTR device. This embodiment of the application does not restrict the method by which the AP evaluates uplink messages to obtain RSSI, nor does it restrict the method by which the terminal evaluates downlink messages. The master device collects the RSSIs of all terminals associated with the FTTR device.

[0127] RSSI is used to measure the signal strength received by wireless communication devices. RSSI values can be expressed as negative values, and the unit is decibel milliwatt (dBm). The larger the RSSI value (for example, the closer it is to 0), the stronger the signal, and the smaller the RSSI value (for example, the closer it is to -100), the weaker the signal. RSSI can be the last RSSI in the first monitoring period, the average RSSI or minimum RSSI in the first monitoring period, or the statistical value of all RSSIs in the monitoring period. The calculation method of the statistical value of RSSI can be selected as needed, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this. For example, the statistical value can be the maximum RSSI value among the RSSI values that exceed the proportion threshold in the first monitoring period, etc.

[0128] The RSSI value can be used to estimate the distance between a terminal and the FTTR device. A larger RSSI value indicates a closer distance, while a smaller RSSI value indicates a greater distance. When the RSSI value changes less than the threshold, the terminal's position remains essentially unchanged. A decreasing RSSI value indicates that the terminal is moving away from the FTTR device; an increasing RSSI value indicates that the terminal is approaching the FTTR device.

[0129] The second RSSI threshold can be set according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this. Optionally, the value range of the second RSSI threshold is -55dBm to -70dBm. In some examples, the second RSSI threshold can be -60dBm, etc.

[0130] Optionally, the third flow threshold may be equal to or not equal to the aforementioned first flow threshold.

[0131] Optionally, the traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit compared with the third traffic threshold may be the traffic of a single terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit or the traffic of all terminals. The third traffic threshold may be a fixed value. For example, when the traffic of all terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit is compared with the third traffic threshold, the third traffic threshold may be 5 Mbps, etc.; when the traffic of a single terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit is compared with the third traffic threshold, the third traffic threshold may be 1 Mbps, etc.

[0132] The first shutdown condition is used to measure whether the terminal associated with the first FTTR device itself needs to use the target RF circuit. When the terminal associated with the first FTTR device itself does not need to use the target RF circuit or the possibility of using the target RF circuit is small, the target RF circuit is shut down, thereby reducing the impact on the business of the terminal associated with the first FTTR device.

[0133] Second shutdown condition: The second shutdown condition is related to the second FTTR equipment.

[0134] The second closing condition includes one or more of the following conditions 2.1 and 2.2:

[0135] 2.1. The RSSIs of the terminals associated with the second FTTR device are all greater than or equal to the first RSSI threshold.

[0136] When condition 2.1 is met, the RSSIs of terminals associated with the second FTTR device near the first FTTR device are all high, and the likelihood of roaming is low. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit by the first FTTR device will have little impact on the service quality of terminals associated with other FTTR devices. Therefore, the first FTTR device can shut down the target RF circuit.

[0137] The first RSSI threshold can be set according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this. For example, the value range of the first RSSI threshold is -55dBm to -70dBm.

[0138] In some examples, the first RSSI threshold can be a fixed value, such as -60dBm. In other examples, the first RSSI threshold takes different values in different time periods. In the first time period, the first RSSI threshold is the first value, and in the second time period, the first RSSI threshold is the second value. The first time period and the second time period can be divided according to the user's activity level, and the time period with higher user activity has a larger RSSI threshold. For example, the first time period is 06:00-00:00 (daytime and evening), and the second time period is 00:00 to 06:00 (late night). The first value is -55dBm and the second value is -70dBm.

[0139] 2.2. The link traffic of the second FTTR device is less than or equal to the second traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the second FTTR device is non-high priority service or non-target type service.

[0140] When condition 2.2 is met, since the link traffic of the second FTTR device is small and there is no high-priority service (or target type service), even if the terminal associated with the second FTTR device roams to the first FTTR device, the first FTTR device can communicate with the terminal roaming to the first FTTR device through the non-target RF circuit, and even if the first FTTR device turns off the target RF circuit, the impact on the service quality is small.

[0141] Optionally, in conditions 2.1 and 2.2, the second FTTR device may be all other FTTR devices in the FTTR network except the first FTTR device, or an FTTR device in the FTTR network whose distance to the first FTTR device is less than a distance threshold, that is, an FTTR device that is closer to the first FTTR device.

[0142] Optionally, the link traffic of the second FTTR device may refer to the total data traffic on the second FTTR device, or the data traffic of a single terminal associated with the second FTTR device. When the link traffic of the second FTTR device refers to the total data traffic on the second FTTR device, the second traffic threshold may be the same as the first traffic threshold. For example, the second traffic threshold may be 10 Mbps. When the link traffic of the second FTTR device refers to the data traffic of a single terminal associated with the second FTTR device, the second traffic threshold is lower than the first traffic threshold. For example, the second traffic threshold may be 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps.

[0143] The second shutdown condition is used to measure whether terminals associated with other FTTR devices are likely to roam to the first FTTR device, and / or whether terminals associated with other FTTR devices need to use the target radio frequency circuit if they roam to the first FTTR device. If the possibility of terminals associated with other FTTR devices roaming to the first FTTR device is low, and / or the possibility of terminals associated with other FTTR devices needing to use the target radio frequency circuit after roaming to the first FTTR device is also low, the target radio frequency circuit is shut down.

[0144] The third closing condition: related to the first FTTR equipment and other FTTR equipment.

[0145] The third shutdown condition includes: a reference number is less than or equal to a threshold, the reference number is X times the number of target type terminals connected to all FTTR devices in the FTTR network, where X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.

[0146] Optionally, the reference number is the ratio of the total number of target type terminals associated with all FTTR devices in the FTTR network to the number of FTTR devices in the FTTR network, that is, X is equal to one-N, N is equal to the number of FTTR devices in the FTTR network, or the total number of target type terminals associated with all FTTR devices in the FTTR network, that is, X is equal to 1.

[0147] Exemplarily, the third closing condition may be met in one or more of the following situations.

[0148] 3.1. All FTTR devices in the FTTR network are not associated with terminals.

[0149] When all FTTR devices in the FTTR network are not associated with a terminal, the first FTTR device does not need to transmit service data. In this case, shutting down the target radio frequency circuit of the first FTTR device will not affect the service.

[0150] 3.2. All terminals associated with FTTR devices in the FTTR network are IoT devices, and the number of associated IoT devices is less than or equal to the device number threshold (i.e. the threshold in the third closing condition).

[0151] Because IoT devices typically do not move, their data traffic is low, and their service priority is low, if the number of IoT devices is small (less than or equal to the device number threshold), even if all IoT devices are associated with the first FTTR device, the first FTTR device can still transmit IoT device data through non-target RF circuits. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit on the first FTTR device will have minimal impact on IoT device data transmission.

[0152] Exemplarily, the device quantity threshold may be a set value, such as 8 or 10. In implementation, the device quantity threshold may be less than or equal to three times the total number of FTTR devices.

[0153] 3.3. The ratio of the total number of target type terminals associated with all FTTR devices in the FTTR network to the number of FTTR devices in the FTTR network is less than or equal to the ratio threshold (i.e., the threshold in the third shutdown condition). The target type terminals are mobile terminals or all terminals.

[0154] In this scenario, the average number of target-type terminals associated with FTTR devices in the FTTR network is small, and the network environment is relatively simple. Furthermore, using this ratio to measure the number of target-type terminals in the FTTR network does not require changing the ratio threshold even if the number of FTTR devices in the network changes, making it highly applicable.

[0155] Exemplarily, the ratio threshold may be a set value, such as 2 or 3.

[0156] 3.4. The total number of target type terminals associated with all FTTR devices in the FTTR network is less than or equal to the total number threshold (i.e., the threshold in the third shutdown condition).

[0157] The total number threshold can be set based on the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network and is positively correlated with the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network. That is, the greater the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network, the greater the total number threshold, and the fewer the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network, the smaller the total number threshold. For example, the total number threshold can be equal to 2-5 times the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network, for example, 2 times or 3 times.

[0158] This third shutdown condition is used to determine whether the number of target type terminals in the FTTR network is excessive. When the number of target type terminals is large, the total service data volume is generally high. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit of the FTTR equipment is unnecessary. On the other hand, when the number of target type terminals is small, the total service data volume is generally low. In this case, shutting down the target RF circuit of the FTTR equipment can be considered to save energy. This minimizes the impact on the service data transmission performance of the terminals.

[0159] In addition to switching the target RF circuit of the first FTTR device from the first state to the second state based on the first load data of the first FTTR device and the second load data of at least one second FTTR device, other conditions may also be combined to determine whether to switch the target RF circuit of the first FTTR device from the first state to the second state, that is, whether to perform the aforementioned step 402. Optionally, the other conditions include at least one of the following fourth shutdown condition, fifth shutdown condition, and sixth shutdown condition.

[0160] Fourth shut-down condition: the number of different terminals to which probe requests (probe requests) detected by the first FTTR device during a monitoring period is less than or equal to a second number threshold.

[0161] A medium access control (MAC) address can uniquely identify a terminal. Therefore, the number of different terminals to which the intercepted probe requests belong can be determined by the number of MAC addresses corresponding to the intercepted probe requests.

[0162] When a terminal needs to access a network, it periodically sends probe requests on various channels in various frequency bands to scan for wireless networks. When an FTTR device receives a probe request, it returns a probe response, providing its own wireless network information. Based on the wireless network information in the probe response, the terminal selects a previously connected FTTR device with a strong signal for association. If no previously connected FTTR device exists, the terminal selects an FTTR device for association based on user instructions.

[0163] The number of detected probe requests belonging to different terminals is small, indicating that the number of terminals near the first FTTR device during the monitoring period is small and the network environment is relatively simple. In this case, the possibility of shutting down the target RF circuit and frequently turning it on and off is low. Therefore, in this case, the first FTTR device can consider shutting down the target RF circuit.

[0164] Optionally, the length of the monitoring period can be set according to actual needs, for example, 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Exemplarily, the length of the monitoring period can be 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. The longer the monitoring period, the lower the sensitivity to fluctuations in quantity, and the shorter the monitoring period, the higher the sensitivity to fluctuations in quantity. Exemplarily, the second quantity threshold can be set according to actual needs. For example, the value range of the second quantity threshold can be 2-5, for example, the second quantity threshold can be 2 or 3.

[0165] The fourth shut-down condition is used to measure the complexity of the network environment that the first FTTR device is located in. When the complexity is low, shutting down the target radio frequency circuit can avoid frequent switching of the target radio frequency circuit.

[0166] Fifth closing condition: the number of different terminals whose probe requests are detected by all FTTR devices in the FTTR network during the monitoring period is less than a third quantity threshold.

[0167] Similar to the fourth shutdown condition, the number of different terminals to which the detected probe requests belong is small, indicating that the number of terminals near the FTTR network during the monitoring period is small and the network environment is relatively simple. In this case, the possibility of shutting down the target RF circuit and frequently turning it on and off is low. Therefore, in this case, the first FTTR device can consider shutting down the target RF circuit.

[0168] For details about the monitoring period, see the fourth shutdown condition. The second quantity threshold can be set according to actual needs. For example, the third quantity threshold can be a multiple of the number of FTTR devices included in the FTTR network, such as 2 or 3 times.

[0169] The fifth shut-down condition is used to measure the complexity of the environment the FTTR network is located in. When the complexity is low, shutting down the target radio frequency circuit can avoid frequent switching of the target radio frequency circuit.

[0170] Sixth closing condition: currently within the preset time period.

[0171] Here, currently refers to the execution Figure 4Before the method shown (or when the method is about to be executed), or before step 402 is executed (or when step 402 is about to be executed).

[0172] During the statistical period, the average flow rate in the preset time period is lower than the average flow rate in other time periods. The preset time period can be obtained by statistically analyzing the flow rate in each time period.

[0173] In some examples, the statistical period is 24 hours, and the preset time period may be 02:00-06:00. Typically, users are in a resting state at night and rarely use their terminals. Therefore, the target radio frequency circuit shutdown is only considered to be executed during this time period.

[0174] In other examples, the statistical period is one week, and the preset time period may be daytime from Monday to Friday (eg, 08:00-16:00). During weekdays, users are out and use the network less, so the target radio frequency circuit can be shut down during this time period.

[0175] Optionally, the shutdown condition can be pre-set in the FTTR device. For example, the shutdown condition can be pre-stored in the FTTR device before the FTTR device leaves the factory. For another example, the shutdown condition can be generated according to a user operation instruction before the FTTR device executes the control method. The configuration device (the FTTR device or a management device connected to the FTTR device) can output a configuration interface to receive the user operation instruction. The first configuration interface has multiple first configuration options, each first configuration option is used to indicate one of the aforementioned shutdown conditions, and the user operation instruction is used to indicate the selected one or more first configuration options. When a first configuration option is selected, it means that the shutdown condition includes the condition indicated by the first configuration option. The set of conditions corresponding to all selected configuration options is the aforementioned shutdown condition.

[0176] Optionally, when the target RF circuit is in the off state or partially on state, in some scenarios, the target RF circuit (or part of the channel of the target RF circuit) needs to be turned on to meet the service needs of the terminal. Figure 4 The control method shown is closed, or closed according to user instructions, or closed by default when the FTTR device is started. The embodiment of the present application does not limit this. The following takes the first state as the closed state and the second state as the open state as an example. Figure 5 The process of starting the target RF circuit is described. Figure 5 As shown, the opening process includes the following steps 501 to 502.

[0177] In step 501, it is determined whether a start-up condition of a target radio frequency circuit is met based on first load data of a first FTTR device and second load data of at least one second FTTR device.

[0178] The relevant contents and acquisition methods of the first load data and the second load data refer to the aforementioned step 401 and are not described again here.

[0179] In step 502, when a start condition is met, the target radio frequency circuit is switched from an off state to an on state.

[0180] When the start-up condition is not met, the target RF circuit is kept in the off state.

[0181] Optionally, the start-up conditions include one or more of the following conditions A to F.

[0182] Condition A: The link traffic of the first FTTR device is greater than the fourth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the first FTTR device belongs to high-priority services or target type services.

[0183] For details about link traffic, high-priority services, and target-type services, refer to the aforementioned step 401 .

[0184] Optionally, the fourth traffic threshold may be greater than or equal to the aforementioned first traffic threshold. When the fourth traffic threshold is greater than the first traffic threshold, repeated switching of the RF channel due to random fluctuations in traffic volume can be avoided. Exemplarily, the fourth traffic threshold may be the sum of the first traffic threshold and the first threshold increment. The first threshold increment may range from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Exemplarily, the first threshold increment may be 1 Mbps or 5 Mbps, etc. Alternatively, the fourth traffic threshold may be a fixed value (i.e., it does not change with the first traffic threshold), for example, 10 Mbps.

[0185] When the data traffic of the target link is large or there is a high-priority service or a target type service, a larger bandwidth is required for data transmission. Therefore, when condition A is met, the target RF circuit needs to be turned on to meet the service needs of the terminal.

[0186] Condition B: the link traffic of the second FTTR device is greater than the fifth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the second FTTR device belongs to high-priority service or target type service.

[0187] Optionally, the fifth traffic threshold may be greater than or equal to the aforementioned second traffic threshold. When the fifth traffic threshold is greater than the second traffic threshold, repeated switching of the RF channel due to random fluctuations in traffic volume can be avoided. Exemplarily, the fifth traffic threshold may be the sum of the second traffic threshold and the second threshold increment. The second threshold increment may range from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Exemplarily, the second threshold increment may be 1 Mbps or 5 Mbps, etc. Alternatively, the fifth traffic threshold may be a fixed value (i.e., it does not change with the second traffic threshold), for example, 10 Mbps.

[0188] If the link traffic of the second FTTR device is greater than the fifth traffic threshold, or the transmitted service data belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service, when its associated terminal roams to the first FTTR device, it needs to use the target radio frequency circuit to meet its service transmission needs. Therefore, the first FTTR device can turn on the target radio frequency circuit in advance to avoid adverse effects on its service quality when the target radio frequency circuit is turned on after the terminal roams to the first FTTR device.

[0189] Condition C: the RSSI of at least one terminal associated with the second FTTR device is less than a third RSSI threshold.

[0190] In condition C, the second FTTR device may be any FTTR device in the FTTR network except the first FTTR device, or may be any FTTR device in the FTTR network that is within a set distance range of the first FTTR device.

[0191] When the RSSI of the terminal is less than the third RSSI threshold, it indicates that the signal quality of the terminal is poor and roaming may occur. The roaming may cause the first FTTR device to need to use the target RF circuit. Therefore, the target RF circuit can be turned on in advance to avoid adverse effects on the service quality of the terminal after the terminal roams to the first FTTR device.

[0192] The third RSSI threshold can be set as needed, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this. Optionally, the third RSSI threshold can be less than or equal to the first RSSI threshold. Exemplarily, the value range of the third RSSI threshold is -60dBm to -70dBm.

[0193] In some examples, the third RSSI threshold can be a fixed value, such as -70dBm. In other examples, the third RSSI threshold takes different values in different time periods. In the first time period, the third RSSI threshold is the first value, and in the second time period, the third RSSI threshold is the second value. The first and second time periods can be divided according to the user's activity level. For example, the first time period is 06:00-00:00 (daytime and evening), and the second time period is 00:00 to 06:00 (late night). The first value is -65dBm and the second value is -70dBm.

[0194] Condition D: The target FTTR device in the FTTR network intercepts a connection-related request, such as a probe request, an authentication request, an association request, or a reassociation request. The target FTTR device may be the first FTTR device, or include the first FTTR device and the second FTTR device.

[0195] Optionally, the second FTTR device may be all FTTR devices in the FTTR network except the first FTTR device, or may be an FTTR device in the FTTR network that is within a set distance range of the first FTTR device.

[0196] If condition D is met, it indicates that a terminal may be searching for a previously connected network and, upon finding it, will initiate a connection. This means that there is a possibility that the terminal needs to associate with the target RF circuit. Therefore, the target RF circuit can be enabled. For example, when a user returns home from outside, they move between different locations. Upon entering the home, FTTR device 1 (the second FTTR device) detects the probe request. The user then quickly moves to another location and needs to connect to FTTR device 2 (the first FTTR device). Therefore, when FTTR device 1 detects the probe request, the target RF circuit of FTTR device 2 can be enabled in advance.

[0197] Condition E: The number of different terminals to which the probe requests intercepted by the target FTTR device in the FTTR network belong is greater than a fourth number threshold.

[0198] Optionally, the fourth quantity threshold can be set according to actual needs. In some examples, the fourth quantity threshold can be greater than or equal to the aforementioned third quantity threshold. When the fourth quantity threshold is greater than the third quantity threshold, repeated switching of the radio frequency channel due to random fluctuations in the number of terminals can be avoided.

[0199] The fourth quantity threshold may be the sum of the third quantity threshold and the quantity threshold increment, or the fourth quantity threshold may be a set multiple of the third quantity threshold. The quantity threshold increment may range from 1 to 5. For example, the quantity threshold increment may be 1, 2, or 3. Alternatively, the fourth quantity threshold may be a set value, as long as it is greater than the third quantity threshold.

[0200] The presence of a large number of detected probe requests belonging to different terminals indicates that during the monitoring period, a large number of terminals were near the first FTTR device or the FTTR network, resulting in a complex network environment. In this case, it is highly likely that these terminals will need to access the first FTTR device and use the target RF circuit. Therefore, in this case, the first FTTR device can enable the target RF circuit.

[0201] Condition F: The traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit is greater than the sixth traffic threshold or the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to high-priority services or target service types.

[0202] When condition F is met, it means that the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit has high requirements for bandwidth and / or data transmission rate, and the non-target RF circuit may not be able to meet its business needs. The terminal may need to switch to the target RF circuit. Therefore, the target RF circuit needs to be turned on.

[0203] Optionally, the sixth traffic threshold can be set according to actual needs. For example, the sixth traffic threshold can be greater than or equal to the aforementioned third traffic threshold. When the sixth traffic threshold is greater than the second traffic threshold, repeated switching of the RF channel due to random fluctuations in traffic volume can be avoided. Exemplarily, the sixth traffic threshold can be the sum of the third traffic threshold and the third threshold increment. The third threshold increment can range from 1 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Exemplarily, the third threshold increment can be 1 Mbps or 5 Mbps, etc. Alternatively, the sixth traffic threshold can be a fixed value (i.e., it does not change with the third traffic threshold), for example, 10 Mbps.

[0204] In another possible implementation, when a target FTTR device in the FTTR network detects a connection-related request, the first FTTR device may determine whether to turn on a target radio frequency circuit in conjunction with the address list.

[0205] In some examples, the address list is a first address list, which can be called a whitelist list and includes at least one first MAC address. The terminal to which the first MAC address belongs has accessed any FTTR device in the FTTR network in a historical period. After receiving the connection-related request, the first FTTR device searches the first address list for the sending MAC address corresponding to the request. If the sending MAC address corresponding to the request is found, it determines to turn on the target radio frequency circuit. That is, the aforementioned condition D is replaced by the target FTTR device in the FTTR network intercepting the connection-related request and the corresponding terminal being in the first address list.

[0206] If a terminal has accessed the FTTR network before, it is highly likely to access the FTTR network again. Therefore, further managing the sending MAC addresses corresponding to the requests through the first address list can further improve energy saving effects.

[0207] In other examples, the address list is a second address list, which can be called a blacklist list, including at least one second MAC address. Any FTTR device in the FTTR network has received a connection-related request sent by the terminal to which the second MAC address belongs in a historical time period, but the terminal to which the second MAC address belongs has not connected to the FTTR network. After receiving the request, the first FTTR device searches for the sending MAC address corresponding to the request in the second address list. If the sending MAC address corresponding to the request is not found, it determines to turn on the target radio frequency circuit. That is, the aforementioned condition D is replaced by the target FTTR device in the FTTR network intercepting the connection-related request, and the corresponding terminal is not in the second address list.

[0208] If the FTTR network receives a request from a terminal, but the terminal ultimately does not connect to the FTTR network, it indicates that the terminal is likely not a user of the FTTR network and is unlikely to connect to the FTTR network. Therefore, the MAC address of such a terminal is recorded in the second address list. When the sending MAC address corresponding to the request is in the second address list, the target RF circuit does not need to be turned on, thereby further improving energy saving.

[0209] In the embodiment of the present application, the length of the historical time period can be set according to actual needs, for example, 1 day, 2 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month or longer.

[0210] Optionally, the activation conditions are pre-set in the FTTR device. For example, the activation conditions can be pre-stored in the FTTR device before the FTTR device leaves the factory. For another example, the activation conditions can be generated according to user operation instructions before the FTTR device executes the control method. The configuration device (the FTTR device or a management device connected to the FTTR device) can output a second configuration interface to receive the user operation instruction. The second configuration interface has multiple second configuration options, each second configuration option is used to indicate one of the aforementioned conditions A to F, and the user operation instruction is used to indicate one or more selected second configuration options. When a second configuration option is selected, it means that the activation conditions include the conditions indicated by the second configuration option. The set of conditions corresponding to all selected second configuration options is the aforementioned activation condition.

[0211] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for an access point device provided by an embodiment of the present application. The device can be formed as part or all of the access point device in the form of software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. Figure 6 As shown, the control device 600 of the access point device includes: an acquisition module 601 and a control module 602.

[0212] The acquisition module 601 is configured to acquire second load data of at least one second access point device, where the at least one second access point device and the first access point device are different access point devices belonging to the same access network. The control module 602 is configured to switch a target RF circuit of the first access point device from a first state to a second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device, where the target RF circuit is a portion of the at least two RF circuits. The number of RF channels enabled by the target RF circuit in the first state and the second state differs.

[0213] Optionally, the first load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals associated with at least one of the target RF circuit and the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device, wherein the non-target RF circuit is the RF circuit of the at least two RF circuits other than the target RF circuit; the link traffic of the first access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the first access point device; the number of terminals of the target type associated with the first access point device; the data traffic of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device; and the RSSI of the terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device.

[0214] Optionally, the second load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals of the target type associated with the second access point device; the link traffic of the second access point device; the service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the second access point device; and the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device.

[0215] When the first state is an on state and the second state is an off state, the control module 602 switches the target RF circuit from an on state to an off state in the following three situations.

[0216] The first method is to switch the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state when the first load data satisfies a first off condition and the second load data satisfies a second off condition.

[0217] Second, when the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third shut-down condition, the target radio frequency circuit is switched from an on state to an off state.

[0218] The third method is to switch the target RF circuit from the on state to the off state when the first load data satisfies a first off condition, the second load data satisfies a second off condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third off condition.

[0219] The first shutdown condition includes one or more of the following: the link traffic of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the first access point device is non-high priority service or non-target type service. The second shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device is greater than or equal to a first RSSI threshold; the link traffic of the second access point device is less than or equal to a second traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted is non-high priority service or non-target type service. The third shutdown condition includes: a reference number is less than or equal to a threshold, and the reference number is X times the number of target type terminals connected to all access point devices in the access point network, where X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.

[0220] Optionally, the first shutdown condition also includes one or more of the following conditions: the number of terminals associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first number threshold; the number of terminals associated with the target RF circuit of the first access point device is 0; the time duration during which no new terminal is connected to the first access point device is greater than or equal to a time duration threshold; the received signal strength indication RSSI of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit of the first access point device is greater than a second RSSI threshold, the traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit is less than a third traffic threshold and the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target RF circuit belongs to a non-high priority service or a non-target service type service.

[0221] Optionally, in the third shutdown condition, X is equal to one-N, where N is equal to the number of access point devices in the access point network, or X is equal to 1.

[0222] Optionally, the control module 602 is configured to switch the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from the first state to the second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device when at least one of the following conditions is met: the number of different terminals to which probe requests are detected by the first access point device during a monitoring period is less than a second number threshold; the number of different terminals to which probe requests are detected by all access point devices in the access network during a monitoring period is less than a third number threshold; and the current time is within a preset time period.

[0223] When the first state is the off state and the second state is the on state, the control module 602 is configured to determine whether a turn-on condition of the target RF circuit is met based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device; and when the turn-on condition is met, switch the target RF circuit from the off state to the on state.

[0224] Optionally, the enabling condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the link traffic of the first access point device is greater than a fourth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the first access point device belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service; the link traffic of the second access point device is greater than a fifth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the second access point device belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service; the RSSI of at least one terminal associated with the second access point device is less than a third RSSI threshold; the target access point device in the access network detects a connection-related request, the target access point device is the first access point device, or the target access point devices include the first access point device and the second access point device; the number of different terminals to which the probe requests detected by the target access point device in the access point network belong is greater than a fourth number threshold, the target access point device is the first access point device, or the target access point devices include the first access point device and the second access point device; the traffic of terminals associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is greater than a sixth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by terminals associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service.

[0225] It should be noted that the control apparatus for an access point device provided in the above embodiments uses the division of the aforementioned functional modules as an example to illustrate control of the access point device. In actual applications, the aforementioned functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, i.e., the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to perform all or part of the functions described above. Furthermore, the control apparatus for an access point device provided in the above embodiments and the control method for an access point device are based on the same concept. The specific implementation process is detailed in the method embodiments and will not be further described here.

[0226] The descriptions of the processes corresponding to the above figures have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain process, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other processes.

[0227] The present application also provides a communication device. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication device provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 As shown, the communication device 700 includes a processor 704 and a communication interface 708. The processor 704 and the communication interface 708 are connected, for example, via a bus 702. It should be understood that the present application does not limit the number of processors in the communication device 700.

[0228] The bus 702 may be a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus or an extended industry standard architecture (EISA) bus. The bus may be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 7 The bus 702 may include a path for transmitting information between various components of the communication device 700 (eg, the processor 704 and the communication interface 708).

[0229] The processor 704 may include any one or more processors such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor (MP), or a digital signal processor (DSP).

[0230] The communication interface 708 uses a transceiver module (eg, an optical module), such as, but not limited to, a transceiver, to implement communication between the communication device 700 and other devices or a communication network.

[0231] Optionally, the communication device further includes a memory 706, and the processor 704, the memory 706, and the communication interface 708 communicate with each other via a bus 702. It should be understood that the present application does not limit the number of memories in the communication device 700.

[0232] The memory 706 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM). The processor 704 may also include non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD).

[0233] The memory 706 stores executable program codes, and the processor 704 executes the executable program codes to implement the functions of the aforementioned modules, thereby implementing the aforementioned control method for the access point device. That is, the memory 706 stores instructions for executing the control method for the access point device.

[0234] Embodiments of the present application also provide a computer program product including instructions. The computer program product may be software or a program product including instructions that can be executed on a computer device or stored on any available medium. When executed on at least one computer device, the computer program product causes the at least one computer device to execute the aforementioned method for controlling an access point device.

[0235] Embodiments of the present application also provide a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium capable of storing data on a computer device, or a data storage device such as a data center that contains one or more available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., a floppy disk, hard disk, or magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., a solid-state drive). The computer-readable storage medium includes instructions that instruct the computer device to execute the aforementioned access point device control method.

[0236] The present application also provides a communication system including a master device and at least one slave device, wherein the master device and the at least one slave device are connected via an optical fiber. The master device and the at least one slave device are used to implement the control method of the access point device.

[0237] The embodiment of the present application further provides a chip, which includes a processor and a communication interface connected to the processor; the processor is configured to execute instructions so that the chip executes the aforementioned control method for an access point device.

[0238] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the usual meaning understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which this application belongs. The words "first", "second", "third" and similar terms used in the patent application specification and claims of this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "a" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprising" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The multiple involved in the embodiments of this application refers to two or more. A and / or B means that there are three situations: A; B; and A and B.

[0239] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an access point device, characterized in that: used to control a first access point device, wherein the first access point device includes at least two radio frequency circuits; The method comprises: Acquire second load data of at least one second access point device, where the at least one second access point device and the first access point device are different access point devices belonging to the same access network; switching the target RF circuit from a first state to a second state according to first load data of the first access point device, second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a start condition or a shutdown condition of a target RF circuit of the first access point device, where the target RF circuit is part of the at least two RF circuits, the start condition is related to the first access point device and the at least one second access point device, and the shutdown condition is related to the first access point device and the at least one second access point device; The number of RF channels enabled by the target RF circuit is different between the first state and the second state.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals associated with at least one of a target radio frequency circuit and a non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device, wherein the non-target radio frequency circuit is a radio frequency circuit of the at least two radio frequency circuits other than the target radio frequency circuit; link traffic of the first access point device; The service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the first access point device; the number of terminals of the target type associated with the first access point device; data traffic of a terminal associated with a non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device; a service priority or service type corresponding to service data transmitted by a terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device; a received signal strength indicator RSSI of a terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The second load data includes one or more of the following: the number of terminals of the target type associated with the second access point device; link traffic of the second access point device; The service priority or service type corresponding to the service data transmitted by the second access point device; a received signal strength indicator RSSI of a terminal associated with the second access point device.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein The first state is an on state, and the second state is a off state. The method includes switching the target radio frequency circuit from a first state to a second state according to the first load data of the first access point device, the second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a shutdown condition of the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device, including: When the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition and the second load data satisfies a second shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state; The first shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the link traffic of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the first access point device is non-high priority service or non-target type service; The second shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device is greater than or equal to the first RSSI threshold; the link traffic of the second access point device is less than or equal to the second traffic threshold, and the transmitted service data belongs to non-high priority service or non-target type service.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein The first state is an on state, and the second state is a off state. The method includes switching the target radio frequency circuit from a first state to a second state according to the first load data of the first access point device, the second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a shutdown condition of the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device, including: When the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state; The first shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the link traffic of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the first access point device is non-high priority service or non-target type service; The third shutdown condition includes: a reference number is less than or equal to a threshold, and the reference number is X times the number of target type terminals connected to all access point devices in the access network, where X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The first state is an on state, and the second state is a off state. The method includes switching the target radio frequency circuit from a first state to a second state according to the first load data of the first access point device, the second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a shutdown condition of the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device, including: When the first load data satisfies a first shut-down condition, the second load data satisfies a second shut-down condition, and the first load data and the second load data satisfy a third shut-down condition, switching the target radio frequency circuit from an on state to an off state; The first shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the link traffic of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the first access point device is non-high priority service or non-target type service; The second shutdown condition includes one or more of the following conditions: the RSSI of the terminal associated with the second access point device is greater than or equal to the first RSSI threshold; the link traffic of the second access point device is less than or equal to the second traffic threshold, and the transmitted service data belongs to non-high priority service or non-target type service; The third shutdown condition includes: a reference number is less than or equal to a threshold, and the reference number is X times the number of target type terminals connected to all access point devices in the access network, where X is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1.

7. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that The first closing condition also includes one or more of the following conditions: The number of terminals associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is less than or equal to a first number threshold; The number of terminals associated with the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is 0; The time duration during which no new terminal is connected to the first access point device is greater than or equal to a time duration threshold; The received signal strength indication RSSI of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is greater than the second RSSI threshold, the traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit is less than the third traffic threshold, and the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to a non-high priority service or a non-target service type service.

8. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that X is equal to one-N, where N is equal to the number of access point devices in the access network, or X is equal to 1.

9. The method according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that The switching, based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device, of a target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from a first state to a second state includes: When at least one of the following conditions is met, switching a target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device from a first state to a second state based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device: The number of different terminals to which the probe requests are detected by the first access point device during the monitoring period is less than a second number threshold; The number of different terminals to which the probe requests are detected by all access point devices of the access network during a monitoring period is less than a third number threshold; Currently in the preset time period.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The first state is a closed state, and the second state is an open state. The method of switching the target radio frequency circuit from a first state to a second state according to the first load data of the first access point device, the second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a start-up condition of the target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device includes: determining, based on the first load data of the first access point device and the second load data of the at least one second access point device, whether a turn-on condition of the target radio frequency circuit is met; When the activation condition is met, the target radio frequency circuit is switched from an OFF state to an ON state.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The opening conditions include one or more of the following conditions: The link traffic of the first access point device is greater than a fourth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the first access point device belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service; The link traffic of the second access point device is greater than a fifth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the second access point device belongs to a high-priority service or a target type service; The RSSI of at least one terminal associated with the second access point device is less than a third RSSI threshold; The target access point device in the access network detects a connection-related request, or the target access point device in the access network detects a connection-related request and the corresponding terminal is in a whitelist or is not in a blacklist, wherein the target access point device is a first access point device, or the target access point device includes the first access point device and the second access point device; The number of different terminals to which the probe requests heard by the target access point device in the access network belong is greater than a fourth quantity threshold, the target access point device is a first access point device, or the target access point device includes the first access point device and the second access point device; The traffic of the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit of the first access point device is greater than a sixth traffic threshold, or the service data transmitted by the terminal associated with the non-target radio frequency circuit belongs to a high-priority service or a target service type service.

12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and claim 11, characterized in that The frequency of the operating frequency band of the target radio frequency circuit is greater than the frequency of the operating frequency band of the non-target circuit in the at least two radio frequency circuits.

13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and claim 11, characterized in that The access point device is a fiber-to-the-room FTTR device.

14. A control device for an access point device, characterized in that: used to control a first access point device, wherein the first access point device includes at least two radio frequency circuits; The device comprises: an acquiring module, configured to acquire second load data of at least one second access point device, where the at least one second access point device and the first access point device are different access point devices belonging to the same access network; a control module, configured to switch the target RF circuit from a first state to a second state based on first load data of the first access point device, second load data of the at least one second access point device, and a start condition or a shutdown condition of the target RF circuit of the first access point device, wherein the target RF circuit is a portion of the at least two RF circuits, the start condition is related to the first access point device and the at least one second access point device, and the shutdown condition is related to the first access point device and the at least one second access point device; wherein the number of RF channels enabled by the target RF circuit in the first state and the second state is different.

15. A communication device, characterized in that: The communication device includes a processor and a communication interface, and the processor is connected to the communication interface; The processor is configured to execute the control method for an access point device according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

16. A chip, characterized in that: The chip includes a processor and a communication interface, the communication interface is connected to the processor, and the processor is configured to execute instructions so that the chip executes the control method for an access point device according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

17. A communication system, characterized in that: The communication system includes a plurality of access point devices, which are communicatively connected. Any one of the plurality of access point devices is configured to execute the access point device control method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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