Resource unit allocation in mesh networks

A mesh network operating on a shared channel, including:

• a root Access Point (RAP) connected to a wireless controller;
• a first Mesh Access Point (MAP) in direct communication with:
• the RAP via a first backhaul connection;
• a first user equipment device (UED) associated with the first MAP via a first access connection;
• and
• a second UED associated with the first MAP via a second access connection;
• a second MAP in direct communication with:
• the RAP via a second backhaul connection;
• and
• wherein the wireless controller is configured to:
• assign Resource Units (RUs) for the first backhaul connection, the second backhaul connection, the first access connection, and the second access connection based on relative transmission needs for individual connections of the first backhaul connection, the second backhaul connection, the first access connection, and the second access connection relative to a total bandwidth demand including the first backhaul connection, the second backhaul connection, the first access connection, and the second access connection.

A Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Controller (WLC), comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory storage device including instructions that when executed by the processor enable the WLC to:
• receive demand information from a plurality of Access Points (APs) comprising a mesh network;
• and
• assign Resource Units (RU) to the plurality of APs based on the demand information and individual bandwidth demands from individual APs of the plurality of APs relative to a total bandwidth demand from the plurality of APs.