Abstract: A method for establishing a voice over IP (VoIP) call in a wireless local-area network (WLAN) access point includes an access point receiving a first signal and forwarding the first signal to a station. After forwarding the first signal, the access point receives a request from the station. In response to the request, the access point allocates a resource for the station. Then, the access point responds to the station with a response indicating that the resource is allocated. Subsequent to the access point responding to the station, the access point receives a last signal from the station.