802.11g Packet Formats
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        **What are packet formats in IEEE 802.11g?**

        Packet formats define the structure of frames including headers, payload, and control information for transmission.

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        **What are the main components of an 802.11g packet?**

        Components include MAC header, Frame Body (payload), and Frame Check Sequence (FCS) for error detection.

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        **How does 802.11g handle management and control frames?**

        It uses specific frame formats for management (e.g., association, authentication) and control (e.g., ACK, RTS/CTS).

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        **Are 802.11g packet formats compatible with earlier standards?**

        Yes, 802.11g maintains backward compatibility with 802.11b packet formats.

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        **What role does the MAC header play in packet formats?**

        It contains addressing, sequence control, and control flags essential for packet delivery.

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        **How is error detection handled in 802.11g packets?**

        Via the Frame Check Sequence (FCS) using cyclic redundancy check (CRC).

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        **Can packets be fragmented in 802.11g?**

        Yes, fragmentation fields in the header support breaking large packets into smaller fragments.

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        **What is the size range of an 802.11g packet?**

        Packet size varies from a few bytes up to 2304 bytes in the MAC payload.

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        **How do packet formats affect network performance?**

        Efficient formats reduce overhead and improve throughput and reliability.




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        Topics in this section,

                * :ref:`Reference links <packet_formats_g_step17>`


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