Siemens IEEE802.11 - Manual (Page 30)

WLAN-IEEE802.11 Tutorial (Maximilian Riegel), 021018-wlan-tutorial.ppt Page 30 © Siemens, 2002
Part 4: Medium Access Control
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Basic Access Protocol Features
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CSMA/CA Explained
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CSMA/CA + ACK protocol
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Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
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„Hidden Node“ Provisions
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IEEE802.11e: MAC Enhancements for Quality of Service (EDCF)
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Point Coordination Function (PCF)
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IEEE802.11e: MAC Enhancements for Quality of Service (HCF)
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Frame Formats
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Address Field Description
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Summary: MAC Protocol Features