FAST LINK-DOWN DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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Oct 25, 2007
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Apr 20, 2006
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Apr 20, 2006
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Abstract
The preferred embodiments describe an optimized method of determining 'link down' indication from mobile or other non-access-point station (such as, e.g., an 802.11 non-access-point station) operating in managed mode. In the preferred embodiments, the method uses MAC layer operations for verifying communicability with an access point. This preferred methods can be used for, e.g., providing a fast 'link down' event indication and can help in quickly assisting L3 protocols to take necessary actions.
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