Communication devices, communication methods, and programs

Abstract

As a communication device functioning as an access point according to the IEEE 802.11 specification, it communicates in a communication link consisting of a first channel used to obtain transmission rights and one or more second channels, using either of the following: a first communication method using at least the first channel, and a second communication method using a designated channel among one or more second channels to obtain transmission rights during periods when the first channel is unavailable. The communication device sends management frames to other communication devices operating as stations, including elements containing UHR Capabilities and parameters configured thereafter that are stored to allow the station to obtain transmission rights based on EDCA in the second communication method.

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