CSMA/CA + ACK protocol

DIFS

Src

Dest

Other

Data

SIFS

Ack

Contention Window

 

 

 

DIFS

Next MPDU

Defer Access

Backoff after Defer

νDefer access based on Carrier Sense.

CCA from PHY and Virtual Carrier Sense state.

νDirect access when medium is sensed free longer then DIFS, otherwise defer and backoff.

νReceiver of directed frames to return an ACK immediately when CRC correct.

When no ACK received then retransmit frame after a random backoff (up to maximum limit).

WLAN-IEEE802.11 Tutorial (Maximilian Riegel), 021018-wlan-tutorial.ppt

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Siemens IEEE802.11 manual CSMA/CA + ACK protocol, Defer access based on Carrier Sense