List of PPDUs Supported in 802.11v
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        **Does 802.11v define new PPDU formats?**

        No, 802.11v uses existing PPDU formats defined by the underlying PHY standard (e.g., 802.11n/ac/ax).

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        **What is a PPDU in 802.11 networks?**

        A PPDU is the unit of data transmitted over the physical medium, including preamble, header, and payload.

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        **Does 802.11v require changes to PHY headers or modulation?**

        No, it does not change modulation schemes or physical headers.

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        **How are 802.11v management frames transmitted?**

        They are encapsulated in standard MAC frames, which are then sent using the regular PPDU format.

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        **Do 802.11v features affect preamble structure?**

        No, preamble structure remains defined by the underlying PHY layer and is unaffected by 802.11v.

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        **What PHY layers are compatible with 802.11v PPDU use?**

        All standardized PHYs (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 802.11v without PPDU modification.

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        **Is a new preamble used for 802.11v functions?**

        No, the same preambles used by the PHY standard are used for 802.11v frames.

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        **Are 802.11v messages encrypted inside PPDUs?**

        If encryption is enabled at the MAC layer (e.g., WPA2/3), the payload within the PPDU can be encrypted.

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        **Can 802.11v use both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz PPDU formats?**

        Yes, 802.11v operates over any band supported by the PHY, using the respective PPDU format.

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        **Is there a PPDU distinction between 802.11v and legacy traffic?**

        No, all traffic—whether related to 802.11v or not—uses the same PPDU formats.

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        **Does 802.11v affect the duration field in PPDUs?**

        No, duration and other physical-level parameters are governed by the PHY and MAC framing.

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        **Can 802.11v PPDU payloads carry control information?**

        Yes, MAC-layer control frames (e.g., BSS Transition Management) are encapsulated in standard PPDUs.

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        **How does 802.11v coexist with legacy PPDU devices?**

        Seamlessly, because no changes are made to PPDU formats or PHY-layer signaling.

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        **Are beamforming and MU-MIMO affected by 802.11v?**

        No, these are PHY features unaffected by 802.11v, though better AP selection may improve performance.

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        **Can 802.11v frames be prioritized at the PPDU level?**

        Prioritization happens at the MAC layer using QoS; the PPDU just carries the result.

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        **How does the 802.11v feature BSS Transition use PPDUs?**

        The transition management frames are encapsulated in MAC frames, transmitted via standard PPDUs.

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        **Are 802.11v messages affected by channel bandwidth at the PPDU level?**

        Only in terms of PHY capabilities; 802.11v messages follow the rules of the chosen bandwidth.

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        **Do 802.11v-enabled devices need PHY changes to handle PPDUs?**

        No, they use existing PHY implementations without any modification.

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        **Does 802.11v use any special signaling at the PPDU level?**

        No, all signaling for 802.11v occurs at MAC and management frame levels.

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        **Why doesn’t 802.11v require new PPDU types?**

        Because it’s a MAC layer enhancement—it relies on existing physical infrastructure and formats.


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        Topics in this section,

                * :ref:`Reference links <ppdu_v_step17>`

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