Fast initial link setup discovery frames
US10616933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for fast initial link setup (FILS) for use in a wireless station, is disclosed. The method includes receiving a FILS discovery (FD) frame from an access point (AP). FD frame includes an FD frame control field and FD frame contents. The FD frame control field includes a capability presence indicator indicating whether a FD capability field is present in the FD frame contents. The method further includes determining to associate with the AP based on the received FD frame, and transmitting an association request frame to the AP.
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