802.11k MAC Timings ========================= .. 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 are MAC Timings in IEEE 802.11k?** MAC Timings refer to the timing parameters and intervals used at the MAC layer to coordinate communication and measurements in Wi-Fi networks. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Why are MAC Timings important in 802.11k?** They ensure precise coordination of measurement requests, responses, and network access to optimize performance and reduce collisions. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Which key MAC timing parameters are defined in 802.11k?** Important parameters include Measurement Duration, Measurement Request Intervals, Reporting Intervals, and Timeout values. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is Measurement Duration in MAC Timings?** The time period during which a station performs a specific radio measurement like channel load or noise histogram. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11k define Measurement Request Interval?** It's the minimum time between consecutive measurement requests to avoid excessive overhead. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the significance of Reporting Interval in MAC timings?** Reporting Interval defines how often measurement results must be reported back to the requesting entity. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11k handle timing for Beacon Measurements?** Stations perform beacon measurements during a specified interval after receiving a Beacon Measurement Request. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What timing considerations exist for Channel Load measurements?** Channel Load measurements require stations to monitor the channel for a defined duration to assess busy time accurately. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How is Timing synchronized between AP and clients for measurements?** APs use management frames to specify timing parameters, and clients follow the timing to coordinate measurement actions. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What role does Timing Play in Noise Histogram measurements?** Timing defines how long noise samples are collected to create a representative histogram for interference analysis. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Are MAC Timing values fixed or configurable in 802.11k?** Many timing values are recommended defaults but can be adjusted by implementations to suit network needs. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How do MAC Timings affect power management in 802.11k?** Proper timing allows devices to efficiently schedule measurements around sleep cycles to save power. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the Measurement Request Timeout in MAC Timings?** The maximum allowed time for a station to respond with a measurement report after a request. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11k MAC Timing prevent network congestion?** By spacing measurement requests and limiting durations, it avoids overloading the channel with measurement traffic. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is the role of Short Measurement Timing?** Short measurements minimize impact on ongoing traffic by limiting measurement duration. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does MAC Timing support neighbor reports?** Timing parameters ensure neighbor information is collected and refreshed periodically without disrupting normal communication. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Are MAC Timings standardized or implementation-dependent in 802.11k?** The standard defines ranges and recommended values, but actual timing may vary by device and vendor. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How do MAC Timings influence handoff decisions?** Timely measurements help clients make quick decisions on roaming by providing up-to-date radio conditions. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Can improper MAC Timings cause network performance issues?** Yes, incorrect timing can lead to measurement collisions, delays, and degraded network efficiency. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How are MAC Timings configured in enterprise Wi-Fi deployments?** Network administrators may tune timing parameters via controller settings to optimize measurement accuracy and overhead. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow Topics in this section, * :ref:`Reference links ` .. _mac_timings_k_step17: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Reference links * Reference links