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point interframe space (802.11) (PIFS)

The Interframe Space(IFS) is a priority control in the CSMA/ CA process that works with several different durations: DIFS (Distributed), SIFS (Short), AIFS (Arbitrated) and PIFS (Point).

Prioritization in WLANs using Interframe Spaces (IFS)

Prioritization in WLANs using Interframe Spaces (IFS)

Point Interframe Space (PIFS) is used for the transmission of time-critical services with medium waiting times. A station with PIFS can transmit when no other stations with Short Interframe Space (SIFS) have a higher priority.

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Englisch: point interframe space (802.11) - PIFS
Updated at: 03.04.2008
#Words: 69
Links: interframe space (802.11) (IFS), priority, carrier sense multiple access (CSMA), contingency analysis (CA), process
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