A
client driven approach for L4S support and optimization in WLANs, e.g. WiFi WLANs, is described. A
client station (STA) generates and sends a SCS w / L4S Request frame including a L4S descriptor element to an access point (AP). The L4S descriptor element includes a L4S classifier
mask, ECN threshold and a set of
client device specified desired QoS level information to be applied with regard to the transmission of identified L4S traffic. Upon acceptance of the request, the AP selects a
queue for future L4S traffic and creates an L4S filter. The created L4S filter includes classification criteria, ECN congestion threshold, and QoS information. The AP implements the created L4S filter, e.g., identifying and directing identified L4S traffic to the designated L4S
queue, performing ECN marking with regard to the congestion at the L4S
queue, and transmitting L4S data in accordance with the received STA specified desired QoS levels.