Method and device for advertisement and authentication for multi-AP operation of multi-link aps in wireless LAN system

The method and apparatus for multi-AP operation in wireless LAN systems enhance reliability and efficiency by exchanging capability information and authenticating multi-link devices, addressing challenges in multi-AP operations and improving traffic transmission and reception.

WO2026141947A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-11-06
Publication Date
2026-07-02

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Technical Problem

Existing wireless LAN systems face challenges in enhancing reliability and efficiency in multi-AP operations, particularly in managing multi-link devices, which affect traffic transmission and reception.

Method used

A method and apparatus for multi-AP operation in wireless LAN systems that involve exchanging capability information and authenticating multi-link operation between access points and multi-link devices, using a transceiver and controller to facilitate communication and authentication processes.

Benefits of technology

Improves the reliability and efficiency of traffic transmission and reception by simplifying the procedures for multi-AP operations, enhancing the overall device operation in wireless LAN systems.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an improved wireless LAN system. The present disclosure proposes an operation method and device considering M-APs in order to efficiently improve multi-link-based multi-AP management in an improved wireless LAN system. Specifically, the present disclosure proposes a method of a procedure for a multi-AP operation between AP MLDs, and a device for performing such a method.
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