Lwapp Mailing List: RE: Lightweight definition?

[Pat R. Calhoun (pcalhoun]

Title: RE: [Lwapp] Lightweight definition?

Does any of the operations possibly considered for LWAPP depend on
time-slot accurate response? Please let me know which one? If none,
what response-time is targeted by the most performance sensitive
operation?

All I am saying her is lets be a bit more accurate when we use
lofty terms and justify architectural decisions.

<PRC> Unfortunately, the 802.11-1999 doesn't really define timing
parameters, so it's largely implementation specific (read: you really
have to be in the thick of it to be aware of the various client
behavior). However, it is probably fair to state that WiFi's
recommendation is as follows:

   1. probes replies must be sent within 3 (or maybe it's 5) ms
   2. All other MAC mgmt messages must be replied to in 100ms

Of course, the beacon period is fixed, and typically configurable.
However, beacons MUST be sent on the frequency advertised, so this
can be considered VERY time sensitive.

PatC