Techniques for centralized control of peer-to-peer (P2P) communication and centralized control of femto cell operation are described. For centralized control of P2P communication, a designated network entity (e.g., a base station) may control P2P communication of stations (e.g., UEs) located within its coverage area. The designated network entity may identify a UE located within coverage of a femto cell but unable to access the femto cell due to restricted association. The designated network entity may deactivate the femto cell to allow the UE to communicate with another cell.