Power Save Mode
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Power Save Mode
- Power Save mode is an optional mode for 802.11 stations.
- When a client station is set for Power Save mode, it will shut down some of the transceiver components for a period of time to conserve power.
- The station indicates that it is using Power Save mode by changing the value of the Power Management bit to 1.
- When the Power Management bit is set to 1, the AP is informed that the client station is using power management, and the AP buffers all of that client’s 802.11 frames.
Reference:
Coleman, David D.,Westcott, David A. CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 Wiley.
Coleman, David D.,Westcott, David A. CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 Wiley.
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