Protocol

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11

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IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN using CSMA/CA with management, control, and data frames plus WPA-family security. PHY generations (n/ac/ax/be) change rates and channels while MAC framing stays familiar. Association, roaming, and airtime fairness dominate real-world behavior.

Tags

802.11csma-cawlanwpa

Sources

  • IEEE 802.11
  • WPA3 / Wi-Fi Alliance specs

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