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Methods and systems for providing priority access to 802.11 endpoints using DCF protocol

  • US 20060187952A1
  • Filed: 02/18/2005
  • Published: 08/24/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/18/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing priority access to 802.11 endpoints comprising the steps of:

  • sending a Clear To Send (CTS) frame from a designated station without requiring a Request to Send (RTS) frame from a first station, said CTS frame including a field identifying said first station for commencing transmission, and a field indicating a duration; and

    deferring any transmissions of stations other than said first station until after said duration indicated in said CTS frame has passed.

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