Basic Service Set Load Management

摘要

A method of managing BSS network loading is proposed. An access point (AP) transmits BSS session time and data limit element in beacon or probe response frame or a response frame to a service request frame. The AP determines the session time and data limit according to the network load and AP resourced. The AP adjusts the session time and data limit dynamically. An STA decides whether to join a specific BSS based on the BSS session time and the BSS session data limit. AP encourages or discourages the STA to join the BSS by increasing or reducing the session time and data limit. The per-AP loading will be distributed according to AP's capabilities.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
broadcasting a management frame by a first station (STA) that manages a wireless communications network, wherein the management frame comprises a session time and a session data limit; accepting a request from a second STA to join the wireless communications network; and establishing a session with the second STA and thereby providing a connectivity service to the second STA, wherein the session expires when a service time exceeds the session time, wherein the session also expires when a data amount consumed by the second STA exceeds the session data limit, and wherein the session is terminated or extended by the first STA upon the session expiration.