METHODS AND DESIGN FOR LINK MANAGEMENT FOR SEAMLESS ROAMING IN UHR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Abstract: ultra high reliability (uhr) operation under ieee 802.11 be provides an inner connection between a central controller and multiple ap or ap mlds through a backhaul connection. enhancements are described herein for overcoming roaming conflict issues using new link management functionalities directed to the new uhr architecture including a global link id, global aid, global aid bitmap and changes to link management negotiation and operations toward attaining seamless roaming. in addition, a partial virtual bitmap in tim element, and a global multi-link traffic indication element support these operations.

Inventor(s): Qing Xia, Salvatore Talarico

CPC Classification: H04W36/18 (for allowing seamless reselection, e.g. soft reselection)

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