Re: [STDS-802-11-TGBE] PDT MAC MLO Discovery: ML IE Structure
Hi,
I would transmit the ML element in all Beacons and probe responses.
This would identify that transmitting AP is part of the AP MLD.
Cheers,
Jarkko
> On Sep 14, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Abhishek Patil <appatil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi Jarkko,
>
> You raised a few good points. Jay brought up the same concerns.
>
> I am going with the group's decision. There is a motion that says it is TBD.
> Once the group decides that a Beacon (and non-ML Probe Response) frame always includes ML IE, I will update the text accordingly.
>
> The Multi-Link element when included in a Beacon or non-ML Probe Response frame should carry only MLD-level/common information.
>
> * NOTE: Exact name for the element is TBD.
>
> * NOTE: Whether the Multi-Link element is always present in the Beacon and non-ML Probe Response frames or is optionally present is TBD.
>
> * NOTE: MLD-Level/Common information includes at least MLD Address, and other information (TBD).
> [Motion 119, #SP111, [5] and [118]]
>
>
> If it helps, we could go with the following so that we can revisit this topic:
> Table 9-34-Table 9-34 - Beacon frame body
> Order
> Information
> Notes
> <ANA>
> Multi-Link
> The Multi-Link element is optionally (TBD) present if the reporting AP is affiliated with an AP MLD. Otherwise it is not present.
>
> I'm open to suggestions.
>
> Regards,
> Abhi
>
> From: Jarkko Kneckt <00000d5619618f4f-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hi Abhi, all,
>
> One question:
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> 1. Is the multi-link element really optional in Beacon and in Probe Response?
> I though that this element is transmitted in all Beacons of AP belonging to AP MLD:
> - non-AP STA MLD may be confused, if the element is sometimes present and sometimes not present. It is better to have this element always present.
> - if this element is not present in Beacon, then can receiving STAs detect that the AP sending the beacon is part of the AP MLD?
> - Can non-AP MLDs initiate link setup based on the received Beacon? In legacy operation, STAs have been able to association if they receive Beacon or probe response.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Jarkko
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Abhishek Patil <appatil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:appatil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
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> Hi All,
>
> I've posted r2 which incorporates feedback from Laurent and Jay.
> https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/20/11-20-1274-02-00be-mac-pdt-mlo-ml-ie-structure.docx
>
> Regards,
> Abhi
>
> From: Abhishek Patil <appatil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:appatil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
> Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2020 8:20 PM
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> Hi All,
>
> I have revised my PDT doc (on ML IE) based on feedback received so far.
>
> https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/20/11-20-1274-01-00be-mac-pdt-mlo-ml-ie-structure.docx
>
> Could you please review and let me know if you have any further inputs?
>
> Regards,
> Abhi
>
> From: Abhishek Patil
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 8:51 PM
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> Subject: PDT MAC MLO Discovery: ML IE Structure
>
> Hello to all TTT members for MLO Discovery: ML IE Structure,
>
> I have posted document 11-20/1274 which provides draft text for MLO power save procedures.
> https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/20/11-20-1274-00-00be-mac-pdt-mlo-ml-ie-structure.docx
>
> Could you please review and let me know if you have any inputs?
>
> Regards,
> Abhi
>
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