Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed that may allow a wireless device to be steered between a number of different access points (APs) based, at least in part, on a type of traffic associated with the wireless device. In some aspects, a first AP may monitor a traffic flow associated with the wireless device, identify a traffic type of the traffic flow based on one or more characteristics of the traffic flow, and selectively switch an association of the wireless device between the first AP and one of a number of second APs based, at least in part, on the identified traffic type.
Abstract:
Methods, devices, and computer program products for station signaling impaired receiver operation are disclosed. One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of communication in a wireless communication network including determining an impairment causing a packet drop at a first wireless device, the impairment capable of causing the packet drop(s) based on a condition other than poor link conditions. The method further includes generating an indication of the impairment, the indication comprising an identification of the first wireless device and information about the impairment, and transmitting the indication to a second device configured to transmit packets to the wireless device. Another method of communication disclosed comprises receiving an indication that an impairment is capable of inhibiting reception of packets at another wireless device based on a condition other than poor link conditions, and adjusting a behavior of the wireless device that received the indication, based on the indication.