Now that we have looked through the TWT MAC settings, TWT element, parameter, request types and Flow type fields in the previous articles, we can look at the flow for an Individual TWT operation and a Broadcast TWT operation from the standard. Individual TWT Operation The steps for the above are outlined as follows A […]

The TWT Setup Command which is part of the TWT parameter set field as shown below can take the below command values TWT Setup Command Value TWT Setup Command Name Command Description 0 Request TWT A TWT requesting or TWT scheduled STA requests to join a TWT without specifying a target wake time. This command […]

Before understanding the operation of TWT, it is important to understand the building blocks of the TWT framework. The below building blocks provide inputs on how the negotiation, setup and operation of a TWT is performed The control field format for the TWT element is updated from 802.11-2020 as depicted The Negotiation Type subfield indicates […]

An High Efficiency 802.11ax station will set the following in its HE Capability Information Element field Parameter Description TWT Requester Support Set to 1 if dot11TWTOptionActivated is true and the STA supports TWT requesting STA functionality Set to 0 otherwise. TWT Responder Support Set to 1 if dot11TWTOptionActivated is true and the STA supports TWT […]