Communication station and method for transmitting additional information on an enhanced random access

摘要

Embodiments of a communication station and method for transmitting additional information on an enhanced random access channel (RACH) in a wireless network are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the communication station may configure an initial access burst for transmission on the enhanced RACH. The initial access burst may include additional information including at least one of information about a requested data channel, information about capabilities of the communication station, and information identifying the communication station. The initial access burst may be transmitted with a timing advance that is greater than zero to be received within the single time slot of the enhanced RACH.