List of PPDUs Supported in 802.11g ======================================== .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is a PPDU in IEEE 802.11g?** The Physical Protocol Data Unit is the data packet format transmitted over the physical layer. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What components make up the 802.11g PPDU?** A preamble, SIGNAL field, and data payload encoded using OFDM or DSSS. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the purpose of the preamble in the PPDU?** It helps the receiver synchronize timing and perform channel estimation. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11g maintain backward compatibility in PPDU?** By supporting both OFDM and DSSS/CCK modulation schemes in the PPDU. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What modulation does 802.11g primarily use?** Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) for high-speed data. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What does the SIGNAL field indicate?** The data rate and length of the transmitted frame. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How is error correction applied in PPDU?** Through convolutional coding and interleaving of the payload. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the role of OFDM symbols in the PPDU?** They carry encoded data across multiple subcarriers for robustness. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Are there different PPDU formats in 802.11g?** Yes, including OFDM and DSSS/CCK legacy formats. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does the receiver decode the PPDU?** It first processes the preamble, then demodulates and decodes the payload. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What frequency band does 802.11g PPDU use?** The 2.4 GHz ISM band. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Can the PPDU adapt to channel conditions?** Yes, by varying modulation and coding rates dynamically. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the significance of the Service field in PPDU?** It provides padding and scrambling for data integrity. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does interleaving improve PPDU performance?** It spreads errors across symbols to enhance error correction. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does PPDU contain synchronization information?** Yes, in the preamble to align transmitter and receiver clocks. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How large can the PPDU payload be?** Up to the maximum MSDU size defined by 802.11 standards. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the typical duration of an 802.11g PPDU?** Varies depending on data rate and payload size, typically milliseconds. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Why is PPDU critical for wireless communication?** It ensures data is formatted, synchronized, and encoded for reliable transmission. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow Topics in this section, * :ref:`Reference links ` .. _ppdu_g_step17: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Reference links * Reference links