WLAN architecture Variants ARCH0: Classical AP Each AP is an independent entity in a Distribution System (DS) ARCH1: Split-AP Real-time AP MAC functions retained in AP (close to physical medium) Frame Security, Beaconing, Synchronization, Power Management, RRM, RADAR detection,… Non-real-time functions (and correlation of above) are consolidated at the AC (De)Authentication, Association/Disassociation, Distribution, Integration, Dynamic Channel Selection,… |