Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for scheduled link muting at an access point. An access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to generate an information element (IE) configured to indicate unavailability of a link, the information element comprising an indication of a duration of link disablement; and when a value of the indicated duration of the link disablement has elapsed, enable the link, wherein the IE is included in a broadcast frame, and the transceiver is configured to transmit the broadcast frame.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating recovery from loss of medium synchronization for multi-link devices (MLDs) and renegotiating traffic identifier (TID)-to-link mapping for enhanced multi-link single radio (EMLSR) operation of MLDs in a wireless local area network. A non-access point (AP) MLD comprises STAs, each comprising a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding AP of an AP MLD, and a processor operably coupled to the STAs. A subset of the links are EMLSR links that are configured to operate in an EMLSR mode of operation. The processor is configured to generate, based on a determination that an EMLSR frame exchange sequence is occurring on a first one of the EMLSR links, a request for AP-assisted medium synchronization recovery (AAR) for a set of the other EMLSR links. At least one of the transceivers is further configured to transmit, to the AP MLD, the request for AAR.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for enhancing advertisement of restricted target wake time (TWT) schedules by access points (APs) and improving selection of restricted TWT schedules by stations (STAs) in a wireless local area network. A wireless STA apparatus comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to receive, from an AP, a restricted TWT advertisement that includes a restricted TWT schedule and additional information about the restricted TWT schedule. The processor is configured to determine, based on the additional information, whether to refrain from requesting to become a member of the restricted TWT schedule.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating the coexistence of enhanced multi-link single radio (EMLSR) operation with target wake time (TWT) operation in a wireless local area network. A non-access point (AP) MLD comprises STAs, each comprising a transceiver that forms a link with a corresponding AP of an AP MLD, and a processor. A restricted TWT (R-TWT) schedule is established on a first link, and a first STA on that link is a member of an R-TWT service period (SP) on that link. A second STA on a second link is not a member of any R-TWT SP on that link that overlaps with the R-TWT SP on the first link. The processor transitions the non-AP MLD into EMLSR operation wherein the first and second links form an EMLSR link pair, determines that a transmission opportunity (TXOP) has begun on the second link, and coordinates between the STAs such that a frame exchange sequence with the AP MLD on the second link during the TXOP does not overlap with the R-TWT SP on the first link.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating enhanced channel quality measurements on links of a multi-link device (MLD) in a wireless local area network. A non-access point (AP) MLD comprises stations (STAs), each comprising a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding AP affiliated with an AP MLD and receive, over the link, a channel sounding signal. The non-AP MLD further comprises a processor configured to determine, based on the channel sounding signal received at a first time over a first one of the links, an initial channel quality indicator (CQI) value for the first link, and determine, based on interference caused on the first link by a second one of the links at a second time, a CQI offset value for the first link relative to the initial CQI value. The transceivers are configured to transmit, to the AP MLD, the initial CQI value and the CQI offset value.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating multi-AP association on NSTR links. A method for wireless communication performed by a non-access point (AP) multi-band device (MBD), wherein the non-AP MBD comprises wireless stations (STAs), the method comprising: identifying, while a first STA of the STAs is associated with a first AP, that a second STA of the STAs is either associated or to be associated with a second AP; detecting a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) condition; when the second STA is to be associated with the second AP, determining whether an association procedure to associate the second STA with the second AP is to be initiated based on a first MBD transmission procedure; and when the second STA is associated with the second AP, generating an indication to initiate a second MBD transmission procedure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating quality of service traffic handling under NSTR constraints. A method of wireless communication performed by a non-access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprises: forming a link with a corresponding AP of an AP MLD; detecting a non-simultaneous transmit and receive (NSTR) link pair; detecting that respective links of the NSTR link pair have transmit opportunity (TXOP) durations having different values; and managing communication on the respective links of the NSTR link pair based on access categories (ACs) to reduce interference between the respective links of the NSTR link pair.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for enhancing advertisement of restricted target wake time (TWT) schedules by access points (APs) and improving selection of restricted TWT schedules by stations (STAs) in a wireless local area network. A wireless STA apparatus comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to receive, from an AP, a restricted TWT advertisement that includes a restricted TWT schedule and additional information about the restricted TWT schedule. The processor is configured to determine, based on the additional information, whether to refrain from requesting to become a member of the restricted TWT schedule.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for scheduled link muting at an access point. An access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to generate an information element (IE) configured to indicate unavailability of a link, the information element comprising an indication of a duration of link disablement; and when a value of the indicated duration of the link disablement has elapsed, enable the link, wherein the IE is included in a broadcast frame, and the transceiver is configured to transmit the broadcast frame.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating the switching of an established target wake time (TWT) schedule from one link to another link of a multi-link device (MLD) in a wireless local area network. The apparatuses include an access point (AP) MLD comprising APs and a processor operably coupled to the APs. Each AP comprises a transceiver configured to form a link with a corresponding station (STA) affiliated with a non-AP MLD. The processor is configured to negotiate with the non-AP MLD via one of the APs to establish a TWT schedule for communications on a first one of the links, receive, from the non-AP MLD via one of the APs, a request to transfer the TWT schedule from the first link to a second one of the links, and in response to the request, establish the TWT schedule for communications on the second link.

Abstract: A base station includes a plurality of antennas, a data unit (DU) comprising a first processor and a first memory containing instructions, which when executed by the first processor, cause the DU to receive a signal to be transmitted via the plurality of antennas, obtain per-antenna-power-constraint (PAPC) information, determine an estimated effective transmission power (Peff) based on the PAPC information, and pre-schedule the signal for transmission based on the Peff. The base station further includes a massive MIMO unit (MMU) comprising a second processor and a second memory containing instructions, which when executed by the second processor, cause the MMU to receive, from the DU, the pre-scheduled signal, perform pre-coding on the pre-scheduled signal based on a current value of a PAPC determined at the MMU to normalize per-antenna gain of antennas of the plurality of antennas, and provide the pre-coded signal for transmission via the plurality of antennas.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for precoding matrix indicator (PMI)-based data beam nulling with a channel state information (CSI) report. An apparatus includes a transceiver configured to communicate via a wired or wireless communication medium and a processor coupled to the transceiver. The processor is configured to identify restricted PMI beams in a nulling direction for supported ranks; receive, via the transceiver from a user equipment (UE), a CSI report including a rank, a PMI, and channel quality indicator (CQI) feedback; and determine whether the reported PMI is restricted. The processor is further configured to select an alternative PMI among a number of unrestricted PMIs for the reported rank; boost a reported CQI if a reduced transmit power is configured; and select a modulation coding scheme (MCS) and generate a precoder for a data beam based on at least one of: the CSI report, the alternative PMI, and the boosted CQI.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A base station (BS) includes a transceiver and a processor. The processor regulates a transmit power in a direction of an earth station or a predefined receiver by: calculating a power flux density for the BS to the earth station or the predefined receiver; calculating an equivalent antenna gain for other base stations; calculating a directional power back-off level for the other base stations with respect to the earth station or the predefined receiver; generating a restricted precoding matrix indicator based on the calculated directional power back-off level; generating an N1-N2 bitmap for the BS; and applying the N1-N2 bitmap for signal transmission to at least one UE. The N1-N2 bitmap is generated based on: physical parameters of the earth station of the predefined receiver; physical parameters of the BS; an operator input metric; or restricted precoding matrix indicator.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating multi-AP (MAP) coordination to mitigate interference caused by a link of a non-simultaneous transmit/receive (NSTR) link pair of a multilink device (MLD) in an overlapping basic service set (OBSS) in a wireless local area network. The methods include a method performed by an access point (AP) MLD, comprising the steps of obtaining, via a backhaul link from a neighboring AP in a different BSS, a MAP coordination request that includes schedule information for a victim station (STA) in the different BSS, and modifying, based on the MAP coordination request and the schedule information, an operation mode of either the AP MLD or a non-AP MLD that forms an NSTR link pair with the AP MLD, such that a first link of the NSTR link pair is silenced during an active period of the victim STA.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A base station (BS) includes a transceiver and a processor. The processor is configured to receive, via the transceiver, a channel state information (CSI) report from at least one user equipment (UE). The processor is also configured to configure CSI-reference signal (RS) resources for the at least one UE. The processor is further configured to, based on the CSI report from the at least one UE, perform one of: set a transmission power to full power for transmission in a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH); or apply a back-off percentage to the transmission power in the PDSCH.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for facilitating restricted target wake time (TWT) operation on peer-to-peer (P2P) links in a wireless local area network. A wireless station (STA) apparatus comprises a transceiver and a processor operably coupled to the transceiver. The transceiver is configured to receive, from an access point (AP), a restricted TWT schedule and an indication of whether the restricted TWT schedule can be used for P2P communication. The processor is configured to establish a P2P link with a peer STA, and use the restricted TWT schedule for communication over the P2P link based on a determination, from the indication, that the restricted TWT schedule can be used for P2P communication.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for performing multi-access point (MAP) coordination. A method for an AP includes transmitting to a first STA during a TXOP in a first TWT SP based on parameters of a first TWT operation, and receiving, from the first STA, an interference notification message about interference caused by a second AP in the MAP coordinating set of APs. The method further includes transmitting, to the second AP, a MAP coordination announcement that includes an indication that the first AP has obtained the TXOP and the parameters of the first TWT operation. The method further includes receiving, from the second AP, a MAP coordination response that indicates capabilities of the second AP and determining, based on the MAP coordination response, whether to perform MAP coordination with the second AP during the TXOP or to modify the parameters of the first TWT operation based on the interference notification message.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by a transmit-receive point (TRP), a set of power metrics for multiple UEs including a served UE and one or more helped UEs, wherein each power metric is estimated from multiple channel quality and performance indicators of one of the multiple UEs. The method also includes calculating a performance metric as a function of at least one of the multiple channel quality and performance indicators of the served UE. The method also includes calculating an interference metric as a function of the set of power metrics. The method also includes determining whether to perform coordinated beamforming based on the performance metric and the interference metric. The method also includes determining one or more precoders based on the determination of whether to perform the coordinated beamforming.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining one or more channel quality and performance indicators of a user equipment (UE) from multiple transmit-receive points (TRPs) in a coordinated multipoint (CoMP) cluster. The method also includes generating a set of performance metrics from the one or more channel quality and performance indicators. The method also includes determining a number of helping layers for multiplexing joint transmission (Mux-JT) in the CoMP cluster based on the set of performance metrics. The method also includes selecting a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) for the Mux-JT based on at least one channel quality indicator (CQI) of the UE.

Abstract: A system and method for user selection in distributed multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO). The system performs a method that includes configuring a first channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) resource set for a serving transmission point (TRP) and a second CSI-RS resource for a concatenated channel, wherein the concatenated channel is between a virtual panel and the apparatus, the virtual panel comprising distributed panels from a serving TRP and a helping TRP. The method also includes computing a metric as a function of one or more quantities included in one or more measurement reports, received from a user equipment (UE), for the concatenated channel and at least one of the serving TRP channel or the helping TRP channel. The method also includes configuring, based on the metric, the UE for one of: a legacy transmission or a distributed MIMO transmission.