U-Apsd Ps Mode Operation - ASCOM i62 Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Ascom i62 VoWiFi Handset
elapsed time based on a number of beacons. Normally the DTIM set to 5 beacons, which
means the handset wakes up every 512ms, that is, approximately twice a second. If, at that
point, the beacon Traffic Indicator Map (TIM) announces it contains buffered data, the
handset transmits a QoS Null data frame as a polling frame to the AP. The QoS Null frame
releases the buffered frame and the AP proceeds to transmit the frame. The handset keeps
it's receiver turned on until the frame is received. These concepts are illustrated in
Figure 2. Handset Operating in PS-mode.
Beacon Interval
TIM
AP
HS
Handset
active receiver
Battery Life
The implication for battery power consumption of a handset in PS-mode is that by
decreasing the beacon interval or increasing the DTIM parameter, or both, the handset uses
more power and shortens the battery time. However, the handset response time to any
pending TIM will be faster.
Roaming Implications
When the handset hears a beacon and the signal level is below -70dBm, roaming is initiated
and the scanning process starts. The handset will continue the scan process every 4 seconds
as long as the RSSI value is less than -70dBm. For additional information about roaming
periods and thresholds, see the section
3.5.2

U-APSD PS Mode Operation

The handset may be configured for U-APSD if the VoWiFi system manufactured by a product
partner supports Unscheduled Automatic Power Save Delivery (U-APSD). The two power
management modes are valid also in U-APSD mode and the AP buffers downlink frames
only if the station is in PS-mode.
U-APSD is basically a polling scheme, like 802.11e PS management, but in U-APSD mode,
QoS Null data frame acts as a polling frame and is called a "trigger frame".
An AP capable of supporting U-APSD indicates this capability through the QoS parameters
found in the WLAN management system. If the supported U-APSD capability is only present
in the type of WMM Power Save used, the capability is indicated in the QoS information field
in the WMM parameter or information elements.
This information is present in Beacon, Probe Response, and (Re) Association Response
management frames.
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3. The VoWiFi Handset as
Broadcasts
Buffered frame
to the handset
DTIM
Beacons
3.6 Roaming
Broadcasts
DTIM
Handset
active receiver
QoS Null Data
on page 17.
TD 92685EN
figure 2:
Buffered frame is
sent to the handset
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