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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,…
PPT Version