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Detecting a hidden node in a wireless local area network

  • US 20030174680A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2002
  • Published: 09/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of detecting a hidden node in a wireless local area network having a first station and a second station both associated with an access point, the method comprising:

  • sending a message from the first station, wherein the message is sent as a data frame;

    receiving the message at the access point;

    sending the message from the access point to the second station;

    receiving the message from the access point at the second station;

    sending an acknowledgement from the second station to the access point in response to receiving the message at the second station, wherein the acknowledgement is sent as a control frame; and

    monitoring at the first station for the acknowledgement sent from the second station to the access point.

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