Network jamming detection and remediation
Methods and systems for remediation of jammed networks are provided. Exemplary methods include determining by a base unit of a jammed network and if outside connectivity available. The connectivity can include wired and wireless broadband networks. If connectivity is available, at least one external service is notified. Further, a user device can be notified. A local alert can be generated in the form of a phone call or test message. Also, a local action can be taken. Information associated with the jammed network is stored for later delivery if connectivity is not available where the base unit is located in a residence. Further, an alert can be issued in response to the detected network jamming, the alert being at least one of: sounding an audible alarm, showing a visual alarm indication, communicating with law enforcement, and communicating with an alarm monitoring station.
1. A method of remediating a jammed network comprising:
determining by a base unit in a local residence if outside connectivity is available;
notifying at least one external service if outside connectivity is available; and
storing information associated with the jammed network for later delivery if outside connectivity is not available.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
notifying a user device; and
generating a local alert.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
taking a local action.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outside connectivity includes at least one of a wired broadband data network and a wide area wireless network using a broadband interface at the local residence, and includes at least one of a radio for a wireless network radio and an interface to a wired network.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein notifying the user device is through a telephone call or a text message.
6. The method of claim 2 , wherein notifying the user device is through a Communications Service utilizing an application push notification.
7. The method of claim 2 , wherein generating a local alert includes generating a sound.
8. The method of claim 2 , wherein generating a local alert includes generating one or more messages, graphical indications, or lights on the base unit.
9. The method of claim 3 , wherein the local action includes notifying law enforcement.
10. The method of claim 3 , wherein the local action includes one or more of instructing other devices to record video, activate door locks, and turn on lights.
11. A base unit comprising:
a processor; and
a memory coupled to the processor and storing a program executable by the processor to perform a method for remediation of a jammed network, the remediation comprising:
determining by the base unit in a local residence if outside connectivity is available;
notifying at least one external service if outside connectivity is available; and
storing information associated with the jammed network for later delivery if outside connectivity is not available.
12. The base unit of claim 11 , wherein the method further comprises:
notifying a user device; and
generating a local alert.
13. The base unit of claim 12 , wherein the method further comprises:
taking a local action.
14. The base unit of claim 11 , wherein the outside connectivity includes at least one wired broadband data network and at least one wide area wireless network using a broadband interface at the local residence, and includes at least one of a radio for a wireless network radio and an interface to a wired network.
15. The base unit of claim 12 , wherein notifying the user device is through a telephone call or a text message.
16. The base unit of claim 12 , wherein notifying the user device is through a Communications Service utilizing an application push notification.
17. The base unit of claim 12 , wherein generating a local alert includes generating a sound.
18. The base unit of claim 12 , wherein generating a local alert includes generating one or more messages, graphical indications, or lights on the base unit.
19. The base unit of claim 13 , wherein the local action includes notifying law enforcement.
20. The base unit of claim 13 , wherein the local action includes one or more of instructing other devices to record video, activate door locks, and turn on lights.