Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for extending a range of a ranging procedure performed using ultra-wide band (UWB) are described. An example technique includes receiving, by a first network entity, control information for a ranging procedure via a non-ultra-wide band (non-UWB) communication protocol. The ranging procedure is performed by the first network entity with a second network entity based on the control information and via an ultra-wide band (UWB) communication protocol.

Abstract: Adaptive channel aging detection to determine channel sounding intervals in a wireless network is provided. A station may receive data packets from an Access Point (AP) over a channel established between the AP and the station. The station may estimate a channel condition of the channel based on Legacy Long Training Field (L-LTF) symbols in the data packets. The station may determine an amount of variation in the channel condition estimated so far from a latest Channel Sounding Information (CSI) report. The station may determine whether the latest CSI report is still valid based on the variation.

Abstract: Techniques for modifying quality of service (QOS) for wireless communication. These techniques include identifying a plurality of QoS levels for an application flow between a wireless access point (AP) and a wireless station (STA), each of the QoS levels defining a plurality of QoS characteristics for the application flow. The techniques further include establishing a first QoS level, of the plurality of QoS levels, for the application flow, based on the identified plurality of QoS levels. The techniques further include modifying the QoS level for the application flow from the first QoS level to a second QoS level, of the plurality of QoS levels, based on selecting between the identified plurality of QoS levels.

Abstract: Multi-Link Device (MLD) based relay support may be provided. Support a MLD relay can include provisioning a Virtual Media Access Control (vMAC) address for the MLD relay between a Transmitter STA (tSTA) and a Destination STA (dSTA). The MLD relay is configured, comprising determining a bridging configuration between a first link with the tSTA and a second link with the dSTA. A transmission from the tSTA is received via the first link, and the transmission is relayed to the dSTA via the second link.

Abstract: Make-Before-Break Roaming (MBBR) mode selection for a Stream Classification Service (SCS) flow may be provided. An Access Point (AP) may receive SCS request from a station for a SCS flow. The SCS request may include MBBR requisites for the SCS flow. The AP may determine a MBBR mode for the SCS flow based on the MBBR requisites and a MBBR mode policy. The AP may configure the determined MBBR mode for the SCS flow. The AP may send a SCS response for the SCS request to the station. The SCS response may include the determined MBBR mode for the SCS flow.

Abstract: Network Allocation Vector (NAV) protection in a relay may be provided. Providing NAV protection in a relay can include determining a frame sequence for sending a data signal to a destination Station (dSTA). A Multi-User Request to Send (MU-RTS) is transmitted, the MU-RTS comprising a MU-RTS user information field with a plurality of available bits, the plurality of available bits including one or more frame sequence bits of indicating the frame sequence. One or more Clear to Send (CTS) signals is received, and the data signal is transmitted in response to receiving the CTS. One or more acknowledge signals are received based on the frame sequence.

Abstract: Authorization for stream classification service requests for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) traffic flows may be provided. An Access Point (AP) may receive a Stream Classification Service (SCS) request from a station for a P2P traffic flow. The SCS request may include a flow identifier for the P2P traffic flow and Quality of Service (QOS) resource requested for the P2P traffic flow. The AP may determine whether to grant the SCS request. Determining whether to grant the SCS request may include determining that a network policy allows the P2P traffic flow based on the flow identifier and determining that the AP can support the QoS resource requested for the P2P traffic flow.

Abstract: Coordinated Restricted Target Wait Time (rTWT) scheduling may be provided. Coordinated rTWT scheduling can be performed with an Overlapping Basic Service Set (OBSS), including determining one or more service periods for the OBSS. A coordinated rTWT service period frame is generated comprising one or more service period elements each associated with one of the one or more service periods for the OBSS. The coordinated rTWT service period frame is sent to a Station (STA), wherein the STA is operable to determine whether to communicate during the one or more service periods of the OBSS based on the one or more service period elements.

Abstract: Enabling secondary channel access during beacon and groupcast traffic and shortening the periods of beacon and groupcast traffic may be provided. Enabling secondary channel access can include advertising a capability to exchange traffic on secondary channels during beacon period. During a beacon period, beacons and groupcast traffic are transmitted on a primary channel and traffic is exchanged with the one or more clients on one or more secondary channels. Enabling secondary channel access between OBSSs can include one BSS transmitting beacons and groupcast traffic on a primary channel and another BSS exchanging traffic on secondary channels. Shortening beacon periods can include offsetting or otherwise organizing Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) beacons and groupcast traffic.

Abstract: Distributed Resource Units (DRUs) in Coordinated Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (C-OFDMA) may be provided. Using C-OFMA with DRUs can include determining to use with DRUs for a Transmit Opportunity (TXOP). Neighbor Access Point (AP) traffic information is requested from a neighbor AP, and the neighbor AP traffic information is received from the neighbor AP. A DRU assignment for the neighbor AP is determined based on the neighbor AP traffic information, and the DRU assignment is sent to the neighbor AP. Traffic is exchanged with one or more Stations (STAs) using C-OFDMA with DRUs during the TXOP, wherein the neighbor AP is operable to exchange neighbor AP traffic with one or more additional STAs during the TXOP using C-OFDMA with DRUs based on the DRU assignment.

Abstract: Coordinating Dynamic Sub-Band Operation (DSO) using Multi-Access Point (AP) Coordination (MAPC) may be provided. Coordinating DSO can include determining a proposed inter-Basic Service Set (BSS) DSO agreement for an Overlapping BSS (OBSS) and sending an inter-BSS DSO request to the OBSS based on the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement. An inter-BSS DSO response is received from the OBSS. When the inter-BSS DSO response accepts the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement, the proposed inter-BSS DSO agreement is established.

Abstract: Signaling to identify a Stream Classification Service (SCS) flow using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)/Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or an application Identifier (ID) may be provided. An Access Point (AP) may receive a SCS request from a station for a SCS flow. The SCS request may include a flow identifier for the SCS flow. The flow identifier may include a FDQN or an application ID for identifying the SCS flow. The AP may verify a network policy associated with the flow identifier for the SCS flow. The AP may process the SCS request for the SCS flow based on the network policy.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network) that manages and coordinates the communications through wireless docks. An apparatus includes one or more memories and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more memories. A combination of the one or more processors determines, based on a first proximity between (i) an access point and (ii) a first wireless dock and a first device, a first communication frequency that the first wireless dock and the first device should use when communicating with each other and instructs at least one of the first wireless dock or the first device to communicate with each other using the first communication frequency.

Abstract: Improving relay operation in wireless networks may be provided. Improving relay operation in wireless networks can include performing a relay Transmit Opportunity (TXOP) frame exchange with a Relay Station (rSTA), wherein the TXOP frame exchange comprises setting a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) for a second hop frame the rSTA will transmit to a Destination STA (dSTA). A first hop frame can be transmitted to the rSTA for the rSTA to transmit to the dSTA via the second hop frame. Then, an end-to-end Acknowledge (ACK) signal can be received from the rSTA. Relay operation can be improved by implementing an end-to-end ACK, the tSTA determining the TXOP duration, enabling the rSTA to relay Timing Synchronization Function (TSF) timing information to the dSTA, and/or enabling the rSTA to receive a transmission from the tSTA and relay the transmission to the dSTA simultaneously.

Abstract: Relay management and specifically to encapsulated management and data frames and methods to create and delete relays may be provided. Relay management can include receiving a relay support announcement from a Relay Station (rSTA), the relay support announcement identifying a Transmitter STA (tSTA) the rSTA can provide relay support for. A relay request frame can be sent to the rSTA, the relay request frame indicating to establish a relay with the tSTA. A relay formation confirmation frame can be received from the rSTA to establish the relay.

Abstract: Enhanced Multi-Link Same-Channel (eMLSC) capabilities for seamless roaming may be provided. Enabling eMLSC capabilities can include provisioning a set of co-channel Multi-Link Device (MLD) Access Points (APs), including adding links of the set of co-channel MLD APs to an eMLSC domain. Next, an eMLSC seamless roaming capability is advertised. A Station (STA) requesting to use the eMLSC seamless roaming capability is associated with, and an eMLSC ID is sent to the STA. The STA may then seamless roam using the links identified by the eMLSC ID.

Abstract: A format for a Physical layer Protocol Data Unit (PPDU) that can be transmitted over a network is disclosed. The PPDU includes one or more bits signaling that vendor-specific (VS) per-user content is present in the PPDU. The PPDU also includes one or more bits signaling a VS language in which the VS per-user content is presented. The PPDU further includes bits representing the VS per-user content in the VS language. The VS per-user content is arranged in the PPDU to provide individualized VS information for respective users intended to receive the PPDU.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a network that allows a device to request that an access point refrain from transmitting WiFi messages for a period of time to allow the device to transmit non-WiFi messages. An access point includes one or more memories and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the one or more memories. A combination of the one or more processors receives, from a first device, a request to refrain from transmitting WiFi messages to the first device during a time period, communicates, to the first device, a response confirming that the access point will refrain from transmitting WiFi messages to the first device during the time period, and refrains from transmitting the WiFi messages to the first device during the time period.

Abstract: Embodiments herein employ changes to the physical layer of an RTS/CTS protocol to preempt a pending TxOp so that a higher priority TxOp can occupy the wireless network. In the protocol, the AP sends out a physical frame containing an RTS frame indicating that it allows its TxOp to be preempted by a station having a TxOp with higher priority. The physical frame containing the RTS frame can give the indication in various ways. In some embodiments, the RTS can be an MU-RTS, which allows multiple stations to preempt the TxOp. In response to the RTS, one or more stations send a physical frame containing a CTS frame indicating that at least one station will preempt the TxOp. Upon receiving the physical frame containing the CTS frame, the AP yields to the preempting station or stations.

Abstract: The embodiments herein supplement a coordinated access point (AP) scheme (such as Multi-AP Coordination (MAPC) with C-(O) FDMA) with a protocol that determines sub-channel/resource unit (RU) allocations for each AP in a coordinated group (CG) on a per-station (STA) basis. A group leader for the CG can receive channel information from the STAs (which is forwarded to the group leader from the APs in the CG). Using this information, the group leader can assign RUs to the STAs to divide up the bandwidth of the wireless medium shared by the APs in the CG.