List of PPDUs Supported in 802.11an
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        **What is a PPDU in IEEE 802.11an?**

        PPDU stands for Physical Protocol Data Unit, the unit of data exchanged at the physical layer.

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        **What are the main components of the 802.11an PPDU?**

        The preamble, SIGNAL field, and the data payload.

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        **What is the function of the preamble in PPDU?**

        It provides synchronization, channel estimation, and allows the receiver to detect the start of a frame.

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        **How does the SIGNAL field in PPDU work?**

        It carries information about the data rate, length, and modulation scheme used for the payload.

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        **What modulation technique does 802.11an use for PPDU?**

        Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM).

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        **How does 802.11an support multiple data rates in PPDU?**

        By varying the modulation and coding schemes indicated in the SIGNAL field.

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        **What is the significance of the tail bits in the PPDU?**

        Tail bits are used to terminate the convolutional encoder and ensure proper decoding.

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        **How is error detection handled in PPDU?**

        Through CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) included in the MAC frame payload.

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        **What role does interleaving play in the PPDU?**

        Interleaving distributes bits to minimize the effect of burst errors during transmission.

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        **Does the PPDU structure differ between 802.11a and 802.11an?**

        The basic PPDU structure is similar but 802.11an includes enhancements for improved performance.

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        **How does the preamble length affect PPDU performance?**

        Longer preambles improve reliability but add overhead, affecting throughput.

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        **Can PPDU support aggregation of multiple frames?**

        Yes, frame aggregation is supported to increase efficiency.

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        **How is synchronization achieved between transmitter and receiver in PPDU?**

        Via the preamble and training sequences in the PPDU.

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        **What is the maximum PPDU size in 802.11an?**

        The maximum size depends on the MAC frame and physical layer limitations but typically supports large frames through fragmentation.

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        **How does adaptive modulation affect PPDU structure?**

        It changes modulation parameters dynamically to optimize transmission based on channel conditions.

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        **What is the relationship between PPDU and MAC frame?**

        The MAC frame is encapsulated within the payload of the PPDU for physical transmission.

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        **How does PPDU handle channel estimation?**

        Training symbols in the preamble are used for channel estimation.

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        **Are there different PPDU formats in 802.11an?**

        Yes, variations exist to support different rates, bandwidths, and MIMO configurations.

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        **How does PPDU contribute to overall wireless communication efficiency?**

        By structuring data transmission with synchronization, error correction, and rate adaptation, PPDU maximizes throughput and reliability.

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        Topics in this section,

                * :ref:`Learnings in this section <ppdu_step1>`

                * :ref:`Terminology <ppdu_step2>`

                * :ref:`Version Info <ppdu_step3>`

                * :ref:`ppdu Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 <ppdu_step18>`

                * :ref:`Reference links <ppdu_step17>`

.. _ppdu_step1:

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    .. tab-item:: Learnings in this section

        * In this section, you are going to learn

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    .. tab-item:: Terminology
        
       * Terminology


.. _ppdu_step3:

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    .. tab-item:: Version Info
    
         * Version Info


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    .. tab-item:: ppdu Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4

       * setup


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    .. tab-item:: Reference links
     
       * Reference links