802.11ad Packet Formats
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        **What is the general structure of an 802.11ad packet?**

        An 802.11ad packet consists of a Physical Layer Convergence Protocol (PLCP) preamble, a header, and a MAC Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) payload carrying the actual data.

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        **How does the 802.11ad packet format differ from 802.11a?**

        802.11ad uses Single Carrier (SC) and OFDM modulations at 60 GHz with specialized preambles for synchronization and beamforming, differing from the OFDM-based 802.11a at 5 GHz.

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        **What are the key fields in the 802.11ad MAC frame?**

        Key fields include Frame Control, Duration/ID, Address fields (source, destination), Sequence Control, QoS control, and Frame Check Sequence (FCS).

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        **Does 802.11ad support QoS and security in its packet formats?**

        Yes, 802.11ad packets include QoS control fields and support encryption and authentication protocols similar to other 802.11 standards.

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        **What modulation schemes are used for the payload in 802.11ad packets?**

        Both Single Carrier and OFDM modulations are used, depending on the rate and conditions, with data rates up to 7 Gbps.

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        **How does 802.11ad handle frame fragmentation?**

        Similar to other 802.11 standards, 802.11ad supports fragmentation and reassembly to handle large packets efficiently over the wireless medium.

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        **Are control and management frames different in 802.11ad packet formats?**

        Yes, control frames like ACK, RTS, CTS and management frames like Beacon and Association Request have specific formats but share common header fields.

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        **Where can I find detailed specifications of 802.11ad packet formats?**

        Detailed format specifications are defined in the IEEE 802.11ad standard document (IEEE 802.11-2012 and amendments).

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        Topics in this section,

                * :ref:`Learnings in this section <packet_formats_step1>`

                * :ref:`Terminology <packet_formats_step2>`

                * :ref:`Version Info <packet_formats_step3>`

                * :ref:`packet_formats Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 <packet_formats_step18>`

                * :ref:`Reference links <packet_formats_step17>`

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        * In this section, you are going to learn

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       * Terminology


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         * Version Info


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       * setup


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       * Reference links