Dynamic Access-Point Link Aggregation

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for use in conjunction with an electronic device, the computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to provide preassigned redundancy coverage for a second electronic device by performing operations comprising:

• receiving Gratuitous Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets associated with the second electronic device, wherein communication with the second electronic device involves wired or wirelessly communication;
• when the electronic device subsequently does not receive a Gratuitous APR packet associated with the second electronic device within a time interval, assuming a second logical address of the second electronic device, which is in addition to an existing logical address of the electronic device;
• and
• in response to receiving an ARP request associated with a third electronic device that comprises the second logical address of the second electronic device, providing an ARP response intended for the third electronic device, wherein the ARP response comprises a physical address of the electronic device, so that subsequent packets or frames associated with the third electronic device are directed to the electronic device instead of the second electronic device.

A method for provide preassigned redundancy coverage for a second electronic device, comprising:

• by an electronic device:
• receiving Gratuitous Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets associated with the second electronic device, wherein communication with the second electronic device involves wired or wirelessly communication;
• when the electronic device subsequently does not receive a Gratuitous APR packet associated with the second electronic device within a time interval, assuming a second logical address of the second electronic device, which is in addition to an existing logical address of the electronic device;
• and
• in response to receiving an ARP request associated with a third electronic device that comprises the second logical address of the second electronic device, providing an ARP response intended for the third electronic device, wherein the ARP response comprises a physical address of the electronic device, so that subsequent packets or frames associated with the third electronic device are directed to the electronic device instead of the second electronic device.